I have a confession: I forgot all about this challenge! 😔
Before I continue, I want to thank my sister Denisia for helping me with this project. She found the majority of photos – including the one I’m about to do – for she was excited to help. Thank you, sis! I really appreciate it. 💙 This bird is truly a beauty!
🐦 There are 15 different subspecies of the Blood Pheasant. This species is so named from the fact that the males have a vivid red coloring on the feathers of the breast, throat, and forehead. Females tend to have duller shades of reddish-brown, but both males and females have a ring of bare skin around the eye that is crimson-colored and red feet.
Image: Female Blood Pheasant
🐦 They originated from the Himalayas and can be found in the mountains of Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, Tibet, northern Burma, and northwest areas of China.
🐦 The Blood Pheasant is the state bird of the Indian state of Sikkim. This is off-topic, but Sikkim is GORGEOUS!!
🐦 They are good runners, but poor fliers.
🐦 These birds prefer green natural habitat such as mixed forests and scrub areas right at the snowline. Depending on the season, they can be found at a higher elevation.
Other birds with the letter ‘B’ I considered were the Bald Eagle, Bahama Mockingbird, Bamboo Scrub-Warbler and the Barn Owl. I leave you with a video of the Blood Pheasant in its natural habitat.
Images: Pinterest; Condé Nast Traveler
Reference/s: beautyofbirds.com; thewebsiteofeverything.com; YouTube
Cool! Beautiful birds!
Blessings,
Homer Les
http://www.uncompromisingfaith.ca
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That’s a pretty bird. I really like the red on the males. I’m glad to see another post in this series. 🙂
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I love the red, too! Thank you, Mandie! 🙂
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What a stunning bird!! I love the colors of the male bird.
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Yes, such a beauty! I thought I had seen them all until this one.
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And how the tail feathers fan out!!
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Lovely pictures and birds!
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Wow just beautiful 🙂
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God’s creation just keep on surprising us!
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Yes it does 🙂 And I am so grateful for it 🙂
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Me, too. 😃
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Pheasants are beautiful birds, especially the males. The American ring-neck pheasant came from Europe.
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They certainly are beautiful and thanks for the info on the ring-neck pheasant. 😃
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I love this bird! It’s so picturesque! ❤ And yes! Sakkim is a lovely gem of God's masterpiece in creation! My goodness! I'll be adding this beau to my travel list! 😀 the video was a treasure to behold! God bless & keep this category going!
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Yes, it’s a beauty! I love Sakkim! India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, but the most beautiful parts are rarely seen. Thank you, mon amie, and take care. 💙
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Certainly is Dee! 😀 oh that’s in India? Oh wow! Didn’t know that part existed! What a gen! My goodness! ❤ God's GREATNESS eh? Hmm. It sure is! Most welcome, thank you. ❤
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Yes, it’s a state in northeastern India. Very beautiful. I’ll try to explore this place for Travel Tuesday one day. He made EVERYTHING beautiful for us to enjoy! You’re welcome. 💙
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Ohhh very nice! Yes, you really should indeed! Yes! Amen! ❤
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💙💙
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