Temminck's Tragopan by danob
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Description
I do not think I need to say how beautiful this species is, the Temminck's Tragopan cock as shown here is an extremely bright coloured bird, mostly a rich shade of orange smothered with whitish ocelli.
He has a gorgeous blue face surrounded with black. Like all the Tragopans he has an amazing display and is able to inflate a pair of "horns" from his crown and a bib from the throat. The "bib" or lappet is particularly vivid with red and blue markings.
The Temminck's is one of 5 species of Tragopan pheasant. Named after a Dutch Ornithologist who died aged 80 in the 1800's. Quite a feat in those days and maybe proving birdwatching and nature is good for you!
It is a medium sized pheasant which lives at high altitudes in the Eastern Himalayas, China, Southern Tibet, Myanmar and some surrounding areas.
Not considered endangered despite loss of habitats that have caused a 10-15% reduction, but more than likely due to the widespread dispersion. And due to it's beauty is very popular bird in captivity.
On the day it was a light drizzle which if viewed full size you may be able to see the small raindrops on it's head and running down it's back.
Comments (56)
wow, it IS gorgeous Danny!!! I have never seen one like this before! Such a perfect shot, too ... done Danny-style! :)
Fantastic colors and bird portrait, Danny!!!
What a magnificent and gorgeous bird!!! And thank you for the details.
Fantastic colors and image. Great shot!!
The bluish part has a face of its own... Nice bird. Aloha
It really is a beauty and great photo Danny
Shari has said it all mate right on the nail, gorgeous image!
Such incredible color on this fella. Awesome capture!
Excellent.
great photo!!!!!
I look at this bird and think, Phantom of the Opera! Beautiful capture.
OUTRAGEOUS outfit! A super pic, of course, Danny!
The colors captured are fantastic Danny.
fantastic capture great composition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous picture my friend, excellent capture.
what a stunning photo dan!
Interesting fellow. Excellent
Pretty amazing plumage for sure. Beautiful Dan !
WOW! I have never seen or even heard of this bird! Excellent image and narrative Danny! Wonderful work as always! :)
A peculiar and gorgeous bird I'd never seen before! A superb photo and presentation to introduce it to us, thank you Danny!
First things first great capture of a wonderful looking bird, and cool info on it. Next thing where the hell are you finding all the birds to shoot?
Killer shot of this most exquisite colored Tragopan..a very first time for me to see this species...great shot here Dan! Aloha~
I have heard of it but only seen it in books until now Danny, thanks for sharing my friend. Superb capture and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
terrific close up Danny! a beauty.
Excellent Shot!!
very gorgeous bird and a wonderful capture !
stunning capture Daniel x f!
wonderful!!!
Wow, what a stunning bird! Wonderful capture!
Colorful capture!