Satyr Tragopan
NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)68
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1850
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant crimson head, neck, and underparts, contrasted by a black crown and nape, and bare blue facial skin. Their upperparts are dark brown, densely covered with numerous white ocelli (eye-spots) edged in black. Females are duller, mostly brown with black mottling and white streaks.
Vocalization / CallThe male's call is a loud, mournful, two-note wail or hoot, often described as 'waa-ah... waa-ah', which can carry a long distance through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, subtropical forest, temperate forest, montane forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal through Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh in India, and adjacent areas of Tibet.
Identifying FeaturesMale's brilliant crimson head and underparts, Black crown and nape, Bare blue facial skin, Dark brown upperparts with white ocelli (eye-spots), Medium-sized pheasant with a stocky build
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a vibrant, medium-sized pheasant known for the male's striking plumage. These shy, ground-dwelling birds inhabit dense undergrowth in mountainous forests, foraging for a variety of plant matter and insects.
