Himalayan Monal - Lophophorus impejanus
Lophophore resplendissant

Comment : 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.

Author : © Devashish Deb
Web site : birdpoints

Order : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Species : Himalayan Monal

Sexe : Male
Age : Adult
Reference: dede21004
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Distribution

Date taken : Jun 2006
Geographic data
Country : India (in)
Region : Uttaranchal
Place : Chopra
Latitude : 29° 48' 59'' Nord
Longitude : 78° 35' 0'' Est

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