Blyth's Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
The Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 1.9 kg. Blyth's tragopan or the grey-bellied tragopan is a pheasant that is a vulnerable species.
About the Blyth's Tragopan
Blyth's tragopan or the grey-bellied tragopan is a pheasant that is a vulnerable species. The common name commemorates Edward Blyth (1810–1873), English zoologist and Curator of the Museum of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. It is the state bird of Nagaland.
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How to identify it
Blyth's tragopan pheasant is the largest of the genus Tragopan. Like most pheasants, the male is brightly colored. It is recognized by its rusty red head, yellow facial skin, and that it is spotted with small white dots on its back called ocelli. A black band extends from the base of the bill to the crown coupled with another black band extending behind the eyes. Like the rest of the tragopans, males have two pale blue horns that become erect during mating. Its lappet, a decorated flap, hangs from the throat and is brightly colored.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Bangladesh.
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, with peak activity in April. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blyth's Tragopan?
- Blyth's tragopan pheasant is the largest of the genus Tragopan. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Blyth's Tragopan?
- The Blyth's Tragopan is a huge sized bird weighing about 1.9 kg.
- Where can you see a Blyth's Tragopan?
- The Blyth's Tragopan occurs in 5 countries, including India, Myanmar (Burma), Bhutan and China.
- What birds look similar to a Blyth's Tragopan?
- The Blyth's Tragopan is most easily confused with the Temminck's Tragopan, the Cabot's Tragopan and the Western Tragopan.
- Is the Blyth's Tragopan endangered?
- The Blyth's Tragopan is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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