Himalayan monal
Lophophorus impejanus
ok. 70 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 1.98–2.38 kgAdult male
Himalayan monal — size comparison
The Himalayan monal inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests, scrub and meadows. Males have slender crests and shimmering feathers shifting between green, blue,
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
020406080
approx. 70 cm
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Himalayan monal — size comparison — facts and sources
The Himalayan monal inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests, scrub and meadows. Males have slender crests and shimmering feathers shifting between green, blue, violet and copper. Females are brown and patterned, much harder to detect on the forest floor.
It digs with a strong bill for tubers, roots and invertebrates, also eating seeds and fruit. It moves seasonally between elevations, using places where snow does not block food access. Mainly ground-dwelling, it travels between shrub cover and open slopes.