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Primary Traits
1,650 g
1,735 m - 3,600 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Tragopan melanocephalus
English name
Western Tragopan
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Tragopan
Species
melanocephalus
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
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Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
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Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
1,250 g
Maximum female mass
1,400 g
Minimum male mass
1,800 g
Maximum male mass
2,150 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,650 g
Minimum elevation
1,350 m
Typical lower elevation
1,735 m
Typical upper elevation
3,600 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,865 m
Typical elevation
2,668 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
1
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.7
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Ground, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
6
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4.5
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Sedentary