![]() ![]() It occupies upper temperate oak-conifer forests interspersed with open grassy slopes, cliffs and alpine meadows between 24 meters, where it is most common between 27 meters. It may descend to 2000 meters in the winter. It tolerates snow and will dig through it to obtain plant roots and invertebrate prey. The breeding season is April through August, and they generally form pairs at this time. In winter they congregate in large coveys and roost communally. In some areas, the species is threatened due to poaching and other anthropogenic factors. ![]() In a recent study, the local population responded negatively to human disturbance involving hydroelectric power development. The male Monal was under hunting pressure in Himachal Pradesh, where the crest feather was used to decorate men’s hats, until 1982, when hunting was banned in the state. In Pakistan the bird is most common in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province but it can also be found in Kaghan, Palas Valley, and Azad Kashmir. The pheasant is not considered endangered in the region and can be easily located. In some areas, the population density of the species is as high as five pairs per square mile. The main threat to the species is poaching, as the crest is valuable here, as well. It is thought to bring status to its wearer, and is a symbol of authority.This crossword clue The Himalayan monal is its national bird was discovered last seen in the Maat the LA Times Crossword. The crossword clue possible answer is available in 5 letters. ![]()
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