Temminck’s Tragopan for Sale

Few pheasants put on a show quite like Temminck’s Tragopan. The male’s fiery red-and-orange body is striking enough on its own, but during courtship he inflates a vivid blue throat lappet and a pair of small blue “horns” — a display so unusual it’s often the first thing new keepers ask about.

Quick Facts

The Courtship Display

During breeding season, males perform one of the more theatrical displays in the pheasant world: bare blue facial skin flushes brighter, the throat lappet inflates and unfurls downward, and two small fleshy “horns” rise above the head — all while the male struts and calls to attract a female’s attention.

Telling Males From Females

Males are unmistakable — a stocky, red-orange body covered in white-spotted plumage. Females are far more subdued, with mottled brown feathering that provides camouflage while nesting on the forest floor.

Keeping Them in an Aviary

These are shy, ground-foraging birds that do best with dense planting, secluded cover, and minimal disturbance — conditions that echo their native bamboo-and-rhododendron understory. A varied diet of greens, seeds, fruit, and protein, alongside a quality gamebird feed, supports their coloring and overall condition.

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Buyer Questions

🎭 Why does the male inflate that blue pouch?

It’s a courtship display — the lappet and horns are used together to attract females during breeding season.

🏔️ Can they handle cold climates?

Yes, they’re naturally adapted to cool mountain forest conditions, though shelter from extreme wind and wet is still important.

🌿 What kind of aviary setup do they need?

Dense planting and secluded cover matter more than sheer size — they’re naturally shy and prefer places to hide.