Lophophorus

Monal

Monal

Genus of birds

Not to be confused with Monale.

A monal is a bird of genus Lophophorus of the pheasant family, Phasianidae.

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Description

The males all have colorful, iridescent plumage. Their physique is rather plump. Their diet consists of plants such as roots and bulbs and insects. During mating the males are polygamous where they mates with several females. The females in turn only mate with the selected male and enter into a monogamous relationship. Due to habitat destruction and hunting, they have become rare and their population is endangered.[2]


Species

There are three species and several subspecies:

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References

  1. [1]
    "Phasianidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  2. [2]
    Hoyo, Josep (1992). Handbook of the birds of the world. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-87334-15-6. OCLC 861071869.


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