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Himalayan Monal - Lophophorus impejanus

Lophophore resplendissant

Himalayan Monal male, adult — The mesmerizing sparkling green, copper, blue, chestnut ...(the locals say it has eleven colours) have to be seen in bright sunshine to remember the magic for a lifetime. Easily the most beautiful bird of the world.

Reproduction prohibited without prior permission. © Devashish Deb

The species

Classification

Order : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Species : Himalayan Monal

Species photos

The photo

O.Net reference : dede21004
Author : Devashish Deb
birdpoints
Sex : ♂
Plumage : adult

Photo details

Date : 2006 Jun.
Country : India (in)
Region : Uttarakhand
Location : Chopra Chopra
Lat. : 29° 48' 36'' North
Lng. : 78° 35' 24'' East

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