Himalayan Monal - Lophophorus impejanus

Lophophore resplendissant

Himalayan Monal male adult
The mesmerizing sparkling green, copper, blue, chestnut ...(the locals say it has eleven colours) have to be seen in bright sunshine to remember the magic for a lifetime. Easily the most beautiful bird of the world.
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The species

Classification

Order  : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Species : Himalayan Monal


specie's pictures


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The picture

O.Net ref. : dede21004
Author :
birdpoints
Gender : ♂
Plumage : adult

Shooting

date : 2006 Jun
Country : India (in)
Region : Uttarakhand
Place : Chopra Chopra
Lat. : 29° 48' 59'' North
Lng. : 78° 35' 0'' East