A round, brightly colored bird with an equally colorful bowtie.

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The Temminck’s tragopan is a fascinating bird that is not only exquisitely colored but also has several unique physical characteristics. This medium-sized pheasant can grow up to 64 cm long and has a stocky build. It is covered in a beautiful flame-orange plumage that is flecked with white dots. The males, in particular, are strikingly beautiful with their bright orange color and whitish ocelli. The blue face surrounded by black further adds to its appeal. Interestingly, all Tragopans have a unique display where they can inflate a pair of “horns” from their crown and a bib from their throat, making them a remarkable sight to behold.

The female Temminck’s tragopan, on the other hand, is a white-spotted brown bird with blue circular eye skin. These birds are typically found at high altitudes in the Eastern Himalayas, Southern Tibet, Myanmar, and some surrounding areas. Their range stretches from northeast India, northwest Vietnam, Tibet, and the northern provinces of China. They prefer to inhabit widespread forests of northern South Asia, where they can find their natural diet of berries, grass, and plants.

In captivity, Temminck’s tragopan is fed pheasant pellets, fruit, berries, and a small number of grains. These birds breed in their second year, and the hen starts laying eggs in April. Usually, 2 – 4 eggs are laid in a clutch, and up to 12 eggs in a season. Incubation is normally 28 days.

Despite their unique characteristics and widespread habitat range, the Temminck’s tragopan is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. You can watch a video of this beautiful bird below and marvel at its beauty and uniqueness.