Meet Colorful Himalayan Monal, The King of the High Mountains

These magnificent animals can soar at heights of up to 15,000 feet from Pakistan to India, Bhutan, and China, firmly establishing their status as the lords of the high mountains. However, these birds can usually be found between 2,400 and 4,500 m (7,900 and 14,800 ft) in upper temperate oak-conifer forests with open grassy slopes, cliffs, and alpine meadows. During the winter, it drops to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). It tolerates snow and digs through it to obtain plant roots and invertebrate prey.