Himalayan monal
Lophophorus impejanus
We are home to two Himalayan monals here at Highland Wildlife Park - a male and a female. They can be spotted near our wildcats.
Population
Unknown
Diet
Insectivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
Himalayan monals are the national bird of Nepal
Their natural range extends from eastern Afghanistan and through the Himalayas to China, including Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal and Myanmar
Like other pheasants, Himalayan monal males have more colourful plumage feathers which are blue, green, purple, red, and orange, whereas the females have more muted tones and tend to have brown, black, and white plumage feathers
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our Himalayan monals are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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