Temminck’s tragopan

在动物园里

Bird Aviary across from Koala Crossing

令人着迷的事实

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.

身体特征

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.

栖息地

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

Mixed evergreen, bamboo and rhododendron forests at high altitudes

饮食

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

社交行为

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.