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Temminck's Tragopan

Tragopan temminckii

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
47,4 cm
Ağırlık
1146,75 g
Familya
Phasianidae
Takım
Galliformes

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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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 47,4 cm 18.7 in
Ağırlık 1146,75 g 40.45 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

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

Coğrafi Dağılım

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.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Incubation: 26-28 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

3-5

Ses

Şarkı

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Familya Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Tragopan
Türler Tragopan temminckii

Distribution

Temminck's Tragopan has been recorded in 2 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Temminck's Tragopan eat?
Eats berries, seeds, leaves, shoots, and invertebrates in Chinese and Himalayan montane forests. Forages on ground.
Where does the Temminck's Tragopan live?
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.
Is the Temminck's Tragopan endangered?
The Temminck's Tragopan has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Temminck's Tragopan nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days.
What does the Temminck's Tragopan sound like?
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.
How big is the Temminck's Tragopan?
The Temminck's Tragopan has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 1146.75 g.
What order and family does the Temminck's Tragopan belong to?
The Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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