Himalayan Monal Pheasant

Have only ever seen one of these - tucked itself away at back of pen but WOW that plumage!
It is the National bird of Nepal, where it is known as the Danfe, and the state bird of Uttarakhand.

Himalayan Monal Pheasant IUCN Red List Conservation status - Least Concern

For more see my Birds folder here [link]
Also see my Birds - Raptors`n`Vultures folder here [link]

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