Extraordinary display of the Temminck's tragopan pheasant

Temminck Tragopan is an extraordinarily beautiful pheasant found in north Asia

The Temminck's tragopan can be found in central China, northern Myanmar and the mountains of northeast India. The birds, a type of pheasant, begin breeding by around two years of age.

The male has beautiful and striking display features including a large area of blue facial skin, and inflatable lappet (decorative flap). The bird is common throughout its natural range.

Temminck's tragopan pheasant - courtship display - video by Jonathan Pointer
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