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Himalayan Monal
- Scientific name
- Lophophorus impejanus
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest coniferous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Himalayan Monal was first described by the English ornithologist John Latham in 1790. Its vibrant, iridescent plumage made it a primary target for 19th-century naturalists and taxidermists who aimed to catalogue the biodiversity of the Himalayan region, where it serves as the national bird of Nepal and the state bird of Uttarakhand, India.
The bird’s striking appearance is a result of complex light refraction within its feathers, a design feature that has long fascinated biologists. Its rounded wings and pointed tail are specialized adaptations for navigating the steep, mountainous terrain of its high-altitude habitat, allowing for precise maneuverability in rugged, forested slopes.
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