About the Sclater's Monal
Sclater's monal also known as the crestless monal is a Himalayan landfowl. The name commemorates the British zoologist Philip Lutley Sclater.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophophorus sclateri |
| Species Codes | sclmon1, SCMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sclater's Monal belong to?
The Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sclater's Monal?
The Sclater's Monal is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sclater's Monal?
Sclater's monal also known as the crestless monal is a Himalayan landfowl. The name commemorates the British zoologist Philip Lutley Sclater....
Where can I report a Sclater's Monal sighting?
You can log sightings of Sclater's Monal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sclmon1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
8
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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