Wildlifeof China
Himalayan Monal
Pheasants, Partridges & Quails
Photo: egorbirder · CC-BY
Lophophorus impejanus
Basic stats
Habitat
Himalayan forests and shrublands at 2,100–4,500m
Range
Himalayas
The Himalayan monal, also called the Impeyan monal, is a pheasant-family landfowl native to Himalayan forests and shrublands. It occurs across a broad elevational belt from approximately 2,100 to 4,500m. Its scientific name commemorates Lady Mary Impey, wife of the British chief justice of Bengal, Sir Elijah Impey. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Himalayan Monal live in?
- Himalayan forests and shrublands at 2,100–4,500m
- Where is the Himalayan Monal found?
- Himalayas