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        Himalayan Monal
Scientific Name: Lophophorus impejanus
 
             
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Also known as the Impeyan monal, it is the national bird of Nepal where it is known as ‘’Danphe’’. It’s scientific name commemorates Lady Mary Impey, wife of the British Chief of Justice of Bengal.
Natural Habitat
Found from eastern Afghanistan through the Himalayas in Pakistan right the way to southern Tibet.
Diet
Feeds on seeds, tubers, shoots, berries and insects. They are great diggers.
