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Chinese Monal

Chinese Monal

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The Chinese Monal is a large and spectacular pheasant endemic to the mountains of central China. The male is celebrated for its brilliant iridescent plumage.
Where to spot
Inhabits subalpine coniferous forests and rocky slopes in central China, primarily in Sichuan, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces.
How to spot
Requires quiet and patient observation in high-altitude mountain forests. Look for them in areas with dense rhododendron or bamboo undergrowth, or along forest trails.
When to spot
Best observed at dawn or dusk when they emerge from dense cover to forage in more open areas.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lophophorus lhuysii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii), Balangshan, Aba, Sichuan, China 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii), Balangshan, Aba, Sichuan, China 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its feathers display an amazing array of metallic greens, blues, purples, and reds, making it one of the most colorful birds in the pheasant family, especially when seen in good light.
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