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)
tizjezzme
wow, it IS gorgeous Danny!!! I have never seen one like this before! Such a perfect shot, too ... done Danny-style! :)
carlx
Fantastic colors and bird portrait, Danny!!!
MirageBay
What a magnificent and gorgeous bird!!! And thank you for the details.
lyron
Fantastic colors and image. Great shot!!
sharky_
The bluish part has a face of its own... Nice bird. Aloha
magnus073
It really is a beauty and great photo Danny
PD154
Shari has said it all mate right on the nail, gorgeous image!
kenwas
Such incredible color on this fella. Awesome capture!
SerenityBlue
Excellent.
flora-crassella
great photo!!!!!
bmac62
I look at this bird and think, Phantom of the Opera! Beautiful capture.
durleybeachbum
OUTRAGEOUS outfit! A super pic, of course, Danny!
busi2ness
The colors captured are fantastic Danny.
sandra46
fantastic capture great composition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
adrie
Gorgeous picture my friend, excellent capture.
timtripp
what a stunning photo dan!
GBCalls
Interesting fellow. Excellent
Octaganoid
Pretty amazing plumage for sure. Beautiful Dan !
Meisiekind
WOW! I have never seen or even heard of this bird! Excellent image and narrative Danny! Wonderful work as always! :)
KarmaSong
A peculiar and gorgeous bird I'd never seen before! A superb photo and presentation to introduce it to us, thank you Danny!
decie
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?
Punaguy
Killer shot of this most exquisite colored Tragopan..a very first time for me to see this species...great shot here Dan! Aloha~
JeffG7BRJ
I have heard of it but only seen it in books until now Danny, thanks for sharing my friend. Superb capture and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
terrific close up Danny! a beauty.
witch_1612
Excellent Shot!!
lucindawind
very gorgeous bird and a wonderful capture !
3x3
stunning capture Daniel x f!
Mousson
wonderful!!!
MrsRatbag
Wow, what a stunning bird! Wonderful capture!
DennisReed
Colorful capture!