Cabot's Tragopan
NameCabot's Tragopan
Common NameCabot's Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan caboti
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)62.5
Weight (g)1700
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright red face with a black crown and a black band extending from the crown down the sides of the neck. The upperparts are rufous-chestnut with large, round, white spots edged in black. The underparts are buffy-white. Females are duller, mottled brown with less distinct spotting.
Vocalization / CallMales produce deep, booming, hooting calls, especially during the breeding season, often described as "oo-ooh-ah-ah-ah".
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern China, found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang.
Identifying Featuresbright red face, black crown and collar, rufous-chestnut plumage with large white spots, large size, short black tail
Description
This large, colorful pheasant is known for its striking male plumage, featuring a bright red face and a body covered in chestnut and white spots. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird typically found in dense montane forests, feeding on a variety of plant matter and some invertebrates.
