Temminck’s tragopan

En el Zoo

Bird Aviary across from Koala Crossing

Datos fascinantes

Named after the Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck (1778-1858), a highly influential naturalist who identified many new animal species throughout his career.

Temminck’s tragopans nest in trees, unlike their other pheasant relatives. Young develop quickly and are able to fly just a few days after hatching.

Temminck’s tragopans are threatened by habitat loss, habitat degradation and egg- and feather-collecting.

Características físicas

Length from beak to tail is approximately 2 feet; weight is between 3 – 5 pounds. Females are brown; males have a black and pale blue head, and a russet body with grey and black spots. The “lappet” or bib-like wattle is brilliant blue and red and is expanded during courtship rituals as are two blue “horns” which raise above the eyes.

Hábitat

They are found in Tibet, central China, northern Myanmar, northwest Vietnam, and northeast India.

Mixed evergreen, bamboo and rhododendron forests at high altitudes

Dieta

Seeds, flowers, leaves, mosses, ferns, berries, insects

Comportamiento social

Males perform elaborate courtship displays to attract females which includes tail fanning, lappet inflating and dancing. Unlike most pheasants, they will build nests high up in the trees.

Situación en la naturaleza

IUCN – Least Concern