Himalayan monal bird

Nepal's National Bird-Danphe,Himalayan Monal Credit:Chungba Sherpa

Perfect shot😍 The Himalayan Monal The Himalayan Monal, renowned for its vibrant plumage, is the national bird of Nepal. Its kaleidoscopic feathers shimmer with a gradient of iridescence, making it a spectacle in the dense forests of the Himalayas. These birds are solitary except during breeding season, when they form monogamous pairs. Found at altitudes of 3,000 to 5,000 meters, their habitat ranges from coniferous forests to alpine meadows. Monals are renowned for their intricate courtship…

Himalayan Monal (male). National Bird of Nepal

The Himalayan monal, also known as the Impeyan monal and Impeyan pheasant, is a pheasant native to Himalayan forests and shrublands at elevations of 2,100–4,500 m. It is part of the family Phasianidae and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Perfect shot😍 The Himalayan Monal The Himalayan Monal, renowned for its striking plumage, is a symbol of the Himalayas' grandeur. Found in the dense forests and alpine meadows of the region, it boasts a kaleidoscope of colors, from iridescent green to vivid blue and fiery red. This avian gem is the national bird of Nepal and the state bird of Uttarakhand in India. Its habitat spans across Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China. The Monal's distinctive call echoes through the…

Himalayan Monal at the San Diego Zoo.

Himalayan Monal

Himalayan Monal Pheasant These pheasants are amongst the most beautiful pheasants due to their striking metallic-colored plumage. It is a relatively large sized bird averaging 2.3 feet (~70 cm) in length, the weight of males and females range between 4.4 and 5.2 lbs (1980 gram - 2 380 gram respectively). Females tend to be slightly smaller and lighter.