Satyr Tragopan
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NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)68
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a vibrant crimson-red head and neck, featuring a distinct black mask around the eyes and a small black crest. The body is predominantly deep crimson-red, heavily patterned with numerous small, round white ocelli (eye-like spots). The back and wings are a darker reddish-brown with similar white spotting, and the tail is short and dark brown to black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, mournful, two-note 'waa-waah' or 'hoo-ooh' call, often repeated. They also produce various clucking and cackling sounds, especially during courtship or alarm.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatssubtropical and tropical moist montane forest, temperate forest, shrubland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal through Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh in India, and extending into parts of Tibet.
Identifying Featuresvibrant crimson-red plumage with prominent white ocelli, black mask around the eyes, short black crest, stocky build, short, dark tail
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a medium-sized, brightly colored pheasant native to the Himalayas. Males are particularly striking with their vibrant crimson plumage adorned with white spots, often found foraging shyly in dense forest undergrowth.
