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Western Tragopan

Tragopan melanocephalus

Vulnerable
翼開長
53.0 cm
体重
1650.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

ウエスタントラゴパンはヒマラヤ山脈西部に生息する希少なキジです。黒い頭部と赤と白の模様が特徴的です。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 53.0 cm 20.9 in
体重 1650.0 g 58.20 oz

識別

羽毛

Male has black head, crimson-red body densely spotted white, black-and-white wing pattern, and bright blue-and-red inflatable lappets. Female is brown streaked and barred buff; male is stunning.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Resident in the western Himalayas of Pakistan and India (Himachal Pradesh) at 2,400-3,600 m. Found in dense coniferous and oak forest. Vulnerable.

Diet & Feeding

Eats berries, seeds, leaves, and invertebrates in Himalayan oak and rhododendron forests. Forages on ground and in shrubs.

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CV,O.

一腹卵数

3-6

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, wailing 'waaa-waaa-waaak' calls reverberating through Himalayan conifer forest; slightly crow-like but mournful. Alarm is harsh barking 'kak-kak'; male calls persistently at dawn.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Tragopan
Tragopan melanocephalus

Distribution

Western Tragopan has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Western Tragopan eat?
Eats berries, seeds, leaves, and invertebrates in Himalayan oak and rhododendron forests. Forages on ground and in shrubs.
Where does the Western Tragopan live?
Resident in the western Himalayas of Pakistan and India (Himachal Pradesh) at 2,400-3,600 m. Found in dense coniferous and oak forest. Vulnerable.
Is the Western Tragopan endangered?
The Western Tragopan has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Western Tragopan nest?
Nest type: CV,O.
What does the Western Tragopan sound like?
Loud, wailing 'waaa-waaa-waaak' calls reverberating through Himalayan conifer forest; slightly crow-like but mournful. Alarm is harsh barking 'kak-kak'; male calls persistently at dawn.
How big is the Western Tragopan?
The Western Tragopan has a wingspan of 53.0 cm, weight of 1650.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Tragopan belong to?
The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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