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Tragopan

Tragopan sp.

Description:

Tragopan is a genus of bird in the family Phasianidae. These birds are commonly called "horny pheasants" because of two brightly colored, fleshy horns on their heads that they can erect during courtship displays. The scientific name refers to this, being a composite of tragus (billy goat) and the ribald half-goat deity Pan (and in the case of the Satyr Tragopan, adding Pan's companions for even more emphasis). Their habit of nesting in trees is unique among phasianids

Habitat:

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1 Species ID Suggestions

Machi
Machi 9 years ago
Tragopan
Tragopan sp. Tragopan


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1 Comment

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Thanks Machi. Never thought I would get an ID on that one

James McNair
Spotted by
James McNair

Melbourne, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 18, 2011
Submitted on Feb 18, 2014

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