Facts about Blyth’s Tragopan
Blyth’s Tragopan is the largest of all the tragopans. Their incubation period for eggs last for about twenty eight days. Blyth’s Tragopan is also known as Grayed-bellied Tragopan. Male Blyth’s Tragopan have two pale blue horns that become erect during matting. Male's lappet, a decorated flap, hangs from the throat and is brightly colored. This lappet can be expanded and exposed during mating season as well. It is spotted with small white dots on it’s back called ocelli. Blyth’s Tragopan starts mating in April and continues well into May. Their clutch size varies from two to five eggs. It is recognized by its rusty red head and yellow facial skin. In the wild Blyth’s Tragopan have a very particular source of food. They normally feed on all different kinds of seeds, berries, fruits, and buds. Captive birds usually consume insects, worms, and even small fogs. Female Blyth's Tragopan are not as brightly colored as the male tragopan, for they don’t need the extravagant appearance to attract a male counterpart. |
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