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;[[:Category:Lophophorus|Lophophorus]] lhuysii | ;[[:Category:Lophophorus|Lophophorus]] lhuysii | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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*Reddish-gold mantle | *Reddish-gold mantle | ||
*Black underparts<br /> | *Black underparts<br /> | ||
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'''Female''' | '''Female''' | ||
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[[Asia]]: found in the mountains of south-western [[China]] (southern Gansu, north-western Sichuan and Yunnan). | [[Asia]]: found in the mountains of south-western [[China]] (southern Gansu, north-western Sichuan and Yunnan). | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Mountains, coniferous forest, alpine meadow. | Mountains, coniferous forest, alpine meadow. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:32, 30 June 2014
- Lophophorus lhuysii
Identification
80cm
Male
- Iridescent, purple crest
- Metallic green head
- Bare blue orbital skin
- Reddish-gold mantle
- Black underparts
Female
- Dark brown barred back
- White throat
- Blackish-brown, buff streaked underparts
Distribution
Asia: found in the mountains of south-western China (southern Gansu, north-western Sichuan and Yunnan).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Mountains, coniferous forest, alpine meadow.
Behaviour
The clutch consists of 3-5 eggs which are incubated for 28 days.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- gbwf.org
- Arkive
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Chinese Monal. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 18 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Chinese_Monal
