About the Chinese Monal
The Chinese monal or Chinese impeyan is a species in the pheasant family Phasianidae native to west-central China, where it is restricted to the mountains of western Sichuan and southern Gansu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophophorus lhuysii |
| Species Codes | chimon1, CHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Monal belong to?
The Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chinese Monal?
The Chinese monal or Chinese impeyan is a species in the pheasant family Phasianidae native to west-central China, where it is restricted to the mountains of western Sichuan and southern Gansu....
Where can I report a Chinese Monal sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Monal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chimon1, or on iNaturalist.
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