Impeyan male
Impyan Male
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Impyan
 Impeyan Pheasant
    (Himalayan Monal Pheasant)

  • National Bird of Nepal
  • Male displays 10 different glossy
    colors (depends on the angle)
  • Sensitive to heat, best in cooler
    climates
  • Provide adequate shade and well
    drained soil
  • Due to digging nature of this
    species, large aviaries are desirable  
  • Named after Lady Impey who first
    held species in captivity
  • Breed best suited for the Avid bird
    collector due to sensitivity and
    availability
  • Best breeding results if kept in pairs
  • Breeds in second year
  • Incubation period is 28 days
  • clutch size: 4-6 eggs