Blyth’s tragopan

Description

Blyth’s tragopan pheasant is the largest of the genus Tragopan.Like most pheasants,the male is brightly colored.It is recognized by its rusty red head,yellow facial skin,and that it is spotted with small white dots on its back called ocelli.A black band extends from the base of the bill to the crown coupled with another black band extending behind the eyes.Like the rest of the tragopans,males have two pale blue horns that become erect during matting.Its lappet,a decorated flap,hangs from the throat and is brightly colored.This lappet can be expanded and exposed during mating season as well.