Satyr Tragopan
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NameSatyr Tragopan
Common NameSatyr Tragopan
Scientific NameTragopan satyra
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1700
Plumage DetailsMales have a deep crimson body covered with prominent white ocelli (spots) edged in black, a black head with a crest, and bright blue facial skin. During display, they can erect two fleshy blue horns and inflate a large blue gular wattle with red markings. Females are duller, with mottled brown plumage and less distinct spotting.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, mournful, and far-carrying 'waa-waa-waa' or 'oh-ah-oh-ah' call, particularly during the breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatssubtropical forest, temperate forest, rhododendron thickets, bamboo thickets, montane forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, ranging from Nepal through Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh in India, and parts of Tibet.
Identifying FeaturesMale's crimson body with white ocelli, Blue facial skin and inflatable blue horns (males), Inflatable blue gular wattle with red markings (males), Large size for a pheasant, Distinctive mournful call
Description
The Satyr Tragopan is a medium-sized, brightly colored pheasant known for its striking plumage. Males display vibrant crimson bodies with white spots and distinctive blue facial skin. They are shy birds, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of high-altitude forests.
