Western tragopan species with only 47 in India
What is Western Tragopan?
It is a pheasant endemic to northwest Himalayas of Pakistan & India.
Importance of Western Tragopan
It is State bird of Himachal Pradesh.
Other names of Western Tragopan
It is locally known as “Jujurana” means the King of Birds.
States Western Tragopan present in India
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand.
It was bred in captivity by Himachal Pradesh Government & then reintroduced in the wild.
Conservation efforts for Western Tragopan
Conservation status
It is Vulnerable as per IUCN and Schedule I as per the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.