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Satyr Tragopans
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Satyr Tragopans

Origin The Satyr Tragopan also known as the crimson horned pheasant, is a pheasant found in the Himalayan reaches of India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan.
Size This species can grow up to 28 in(71 cm)
Lifespan Satyr Tragopans can live up to 3 years
Noise Moderate, especially when kept in groups.
Characteristics When it is mating season, males grow blue horns and a gular wattle. When ready to display, they will inflate their horns and hide behind a rock, waiting for females to pass by. When one does, they will perform an elaborate and attractive display in front of the females. At the end of the display, the male will stretch to his full height and show off all of his ornaments. Females are brown. Males are usually red with blue, black, and white spots and freckles.
Interaction/Time Requirements, Diet, Supplies Needed Pheasants live happily on the floor of the aviary. Aviaries are a large enclosure with a shelter from the elements and a flight area. An opening cut at low level, allowing the birds to move easily from the shelter into the flight area and back, ensures the birds can seek shelter from the elements when necessary. Pheasants like dry conditions, ensure the floor has proper drainage to avoid risk of flooding. Small gravel with and area of grass, along with some large plants for cover in the flight area should suffice. Pheasants should be given their food in the shelter for the extra protection offered. Special bird feeders ensure that they don't scatter their food across the floor. Small seeds, notably various millets, should form the basis of their diet. Augment their diet with live food occasionally, such as meal worms or crickets.
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