Monday, June 2

Bird from the Himalayas

Behold the magnificent Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra). Found in central and eastern parts of the Himalayas, this bird inhabits elevations of up to 14,107 ft (4,300 m). Males sport dazzling plumage and bright blue wattles, which they “show off” during elaborate courtship rituals. To attract potential mates, male Satyr Tragopans will spread their wings, nod their heads, rustle their feathers, vocalize, and inflate their wattles.

Photo: Matěj Baťha,CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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