Chinese Monal

Overview

Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A dazzling high-mountain pheasant with iridescent green, purple and copper plumage; endemic to the mountains of western China above the treeline; one of the rarest pheasants; national treasure.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lophophorus; binomial: Lophophorus lhuysii; authority: Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, A, 1866. Typical size: 70-80cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.