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HIMALAYAN MONAL Lophophorus Impejanus
Origin: Himalaya, Afganistan Habitat: Forests Size: Body of 40-50 cm. Diet: Caterpillars, larvae, seeds, roots. Biology: Scratcher and digger bird, it spends several hours probing with the robust beak the soil in search of food.
It similar to a rooster, forms stable pairs (monogamous), and at winter gets together in big groups
Reaches sexual maturity in the second year, when the female finally lays 6-12 eggs that incubates for 26-28 days.
During incubation and weaning of the pups, the female is abandoned by the male. |
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