Satyr Tragopan
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NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1850
Plumage DetailsThe male Satyr Tragopan has a black head with a bare blue facial patch (not clearly visible in image), a deep crimson neck and underparts, and dark brown upperparts heavily adorned with prominent white ocelli (eye-like spots). The female is duller, mottled brown with black markings.
Vocalization / CallMales produce a loud, mournful, and far-carrying 'waa-waa-waa' or 'oh-AH-oh-AH' call, especially during the breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the central and eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal through Bhutan, and into parts of India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) and southern Tibet.
Identifying FeaturesMale's striking crimson and black plumage with white spots, Black head with bare blue facial skin (male), Fleshy blue gular wattle and two fleshy horns (male, displayed during courtship), Ground-dwelling pheasant with a relatively short tail
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a vibrant, medium-sized pheasant native to the Himalayas, known for the male's striking crimson and black plumage. These shy, ground-dwelling birds inhabit dense undergrowth in high-altitude forests, feeding on a variety of plant matter and insects.
