The Himalayan Monal, a jewel of the mountains, boasts iridescent plumage in males and camouflage in females, showcasing sexual dimorphism. Adapted to high-altitude alpine forests and meadows, these ...

Learn all about the Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand. Know its beautiful colors, natural habitat, food habits, and why it is special to the culture of Uttarakhand. Each Indian state has ...

Wellington Zoo's female Himalayan Monal, Patrick, is starting to develop male features, this happens once the bird passes breeding age. Video / Mark Mitchell A female bird at Wellington Zoo is ...

The Indian jungles are a paradise for birdwatchers. These jungles offer a chance to spot vibrant and exotic birds in their natural habitats. These colourful birds dominate the jungles and from the ...

Here’s a bird book with a difference. When Birds Talked by Neha Negi draws on Uttarakhand’s rich oral traditions to tell folklore connected to birds—stories that trace the origins of birds like the ...

Himachali folk singer Inder Jeet's musical campaign to replace Himalayan Monal feathers with artificial crests on traditional caps has been a huge success, saving the state bird and promoting wildlife ...

The conservation and breeding programme of the endangered state bird monal will shortly be resumed at Manali with the Wildlife wing of the Forest Department readying the enclosures for the 15 pairs of ...

Where can you find India’s vibrant Monal Pheasant, Nepal’s Great Himalayan Barbet or Bhutan’s Satyr Tragopan in one place? On postal stamps of course! Since 1954, the Indian postal service has issued ...

The Himalayan Monal, often called the jewel of the mountains, is one of the most striking birds inhabiting the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. Its iridescent feathers shimmer in shades of ...