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)
Realm_Of_Illusion
Amazing colors especially that blue around the eye! A really beautiful capture :)
BorisB
Excellent work, really impressive!!
1010
What an unusual bird Danny, I love it's colors.
jocko500
so lovely colors. super shot
MedTran39
Beautiful!
flavia49
excellent capture!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and wonderful photo my friend.....!!!
featherwitch
Amazing what nature can accomplish!Wonderful shot of a stunning bird! :o)
elfin14doaks
Stunning , beautiful bird and great capture. Awesome commentary.
babuci
Look at those feathers!! Almost looks like this lovely bird wears a beaded coat. Amazing!
schonee
WoW Beautiful work !
bpclarke
What a beautiful bird. Excellent capture.
kansas
Oh my! Such a gorgeous bird! Thanks for the info.
Firesnuffer
Outstanding! The colors are fabulous... Bravo!!
Hendesse
What a colorful bird. Excellent shot and presentation, looks fantastic!!
Shirahime
Excellent!
CavalierLady
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!
beatoangelico
Fantastic colors and creature..!!!
romanceworks
An exquisitely colored bird and great shot. CC
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
e-brink
Brilliant portrait! Wonderful colour.
Aioros
Excellent work: a great shot!
petercp
Wonderful capture Daniel!
wingnut55
nice work, that blue is really something.
dbrv6
The color is simply amazing.
dorothylee
Love that electric blue! Super capture