Western Tragopan
Tragopan melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tragopan-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>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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О нас
A large pheasant (~1.65 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with black head, crimson body, and white-spotted plumage; display a vivid lappet. The westernmost and rarest tragopan, inhabiting dense temperate forests in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, India, at 2,400–3,600 m. Feeds on plant matter and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to severe deforestation, overgrazing, and hunting in the western Himalayas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 53,0 cm | 20.9 in |
| Масса | 1650,0 g | 58.20 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
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
Географический ареал
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.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CV,O.
Размер кладки
3-6
Звук
Пение
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.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Семейство | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tragopan |
| Виды | Tragopan melanocephalus |
Distribution
Western Tragopan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family