Satyr Tragopan
NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1850
Plumage DetailsMales have a vibrant crimson-red body covered in numerous small white ocelli (spots) edged in black. They possess a black crown and nape, and striking bare deep blue facial skin that extends into two fleshy blue 'horns' and an inflatable blue gular wattle with red markings, displayed during courtship. Females are duller, mottled brown with less distinct white spots.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive, loud, mournful, and wailing call, often described as a series of 'waa-waa-waa-waa-oooo-ah' or 'oh-ah-oh-ah' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstemperate forest, subtropical forest, montane forest, rhododendron thickets, bamboo thickets
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayan region, including Nepal, Bhutan, northern India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh), and southern Tibet.
Identifying Featuresvibrant crimson-red plumage with white spots (males), deep blue bare facial skin (males), inflatable blue gular wattle (males), black crown and nape (males), distinctive wailing call
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a medium-sized, brightly colored pheasant species. Males are particularly striking with their crimson plumage and blue facial skin, often seen foraging on the forest floor for various plant matter and insects.
