Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The Himalayan monal, also called Impeyan monal, is a landfowl native to Himalayan forests and shrublands at elevations of 2,100–4,500 m (6,900–14,800 ft). It is part of the family Phasianidae and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is the national bird of Nepal, where it is known as the danphe or danfe, and state bird of Uttarakhand, India, where it is known as a monal. The scientific name commemorates Lady Mary Impey, the wife of the British chief justice of Bengal, Sir Elijah Impey.
Fun Fact
It is part of the family Phasianidae and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in upper temperate oak-conifer forests interspersed with open grassy slopes, cliffs and alpine meadows between 2,400 and 4,500 m (7,900 and 14,800 ft), where it is most common between 2,700 and 3,700 m (8,900 and 12,100 ft).
Diet
Diet of the Himalayan monal consists primarily of tubers, nuts, tender leaves, shoots, insects and other invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance