Western Tragopan

Tragopan melanocephalus

Vulnerable

The Western Tragopan is a ground-dwelling gamebird of the Himalayan foothills and adjacent mountains. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Western Tragopan Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Himalayan foothills and adjacent mountains

Population

≈ 3K–9.5K

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