Satyr Tragopan
NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)69.5
Weight (g)1700
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly bright crimson-red, heavily spotted with small white ocelli (eye-like spots) across the body. They have a black crown and crest, with a patch of black on the nape, and striking bare blue skin on the face which extends into an inflatable blue wattle during display. The back and wings are brownish-grey with white spots. Females are duller, mottled brown with fine black barring and pale streaks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, mournful, and wailing calls, often described as a series of 'waaah... waaah... waaah' or 'oh-AH-oh-AH' sounds, which can carry far through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, shrubland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal through Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh in India, and possibly adjacent areas of Tibet. It inhabits temperate and subalpine forests, typically at elevations between 2,400 and 4,200 meters.
Identifying FeaturesMale's bright red plumage with numerous white ocelli, Black crown and crest, Vibrant blue bare facial skin and inflatable blue wattle (males), Stocky build typical of tragopans
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a striking, medium-sized pheasant, with males displaying brilliant red plumage adorned with white spots and vibrant blue facial skin. These shy, ground-dwelling birds inhabit dense undergrowth in high-altitude Himalayan forests, feeding on a variety of plant matter and some insects.
