Temminck's Tragopan
Tragopan temminckii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tragopan-temminckii"></birdfyi-bird>The Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.4 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
A large pheasant (~1.1 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with brilliant crimson plumage and white-spotted grey upperparts, sporting a sky-blue lappet in display. Inhabits temperate and subalpine forests from northeastern India through southern China at 1,800–3,500 m. Feeds on berries, seeds, and invertebrates. Least Concern; the most widespread tragopan in China with stable forest populations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 47,4 cm | 18.7 in |
| Peso | 1146,75 g | 40.45 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Male is deep crimson-orange with small round white spots; bare blue facial skin and blue inflatable bib with red and white markings during display. Female is brown with intricate buff-white spotting and streaking.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Resident in the mountains of central and southwestern China and adjacent Myanmar at 2,000-4,000 m. Found in deciduous and coniferous montane forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats berries, seeds, leaves, shoots, and invertebrates in Chinese and Himalayan montane forests. Forages on ground.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 26-28 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-5
Som
Canto
Loud 'aa-aa-WAAk' call; goose-like and slightly nasal. Male calls energetically from forest understory at breeding season. Alarm is rapid barking; contact notes are soft, clucking 'bok' sounds.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tragopan |
| Espécies | Tragopan temminckii |
Distribution
Temminck's Tragopan has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family