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)
Amazing colors especially that blue around the eye! A really beautiful capture :)
Excellent work, really impressive!!
What an unusual bird Danny, I love it's colors.
so lovely colors. super shot
Beautiful!
excellent capture!!
Fantastic and wonderful photo my friend.....!!!
Amazing what nature can accomplish!Wonderful shot of a stunning bird! :o)
Stunning , beautiful bird and great capture. Awesome commentary.
Look at those feathers!! Almost looks like this lovely bird wears a beaded coat. Amazing!
WoW Beautiful work !
What a beautiful bird. Excellent capture.
Oh my! Such a gorgeous bird! Thanks for the info.
Outstanding! The colors are fabulous... Bravo!!
What a colorful bird. Excellent shot and presentation, looks fantastic!!
Excellent!
Wow! A completely new species to me and what a gorgeous bird this is! Even more beautiful than the pheasants I have seen, wonderful shot!
Fantastic colors and creature..!!!
An exquisitely colored bird and great shot. CC
Stunning capture my friend.
Brilliant portrait! Wonderful colour.
Excellent work: a great shot!
Wonderful capture Daniel!
nice work, that blue is really something.
The color is simply amazing.
Love that electric blue! Super capture