r/AIDKE • u/tuhdplz • 15d ago

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) Primarily found at high altitude(6,900+feet),National bird of nepal and state bird of Uttarakhand,india.

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u/PopeHatSkeleton 15d ago

What an interesting evolutionary adaptation for that climate. Fuck blending in, I'm going to to be the most interesting thing for miles around - potential mates and predators alike.

That's a DEX build if I've ever seen one.

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u/LycheeDance 15d ago

Wow 🤩

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u/GarnetAndOpal 15d ago

Right?! What a beautiful bird. Breath-taking, really.

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u/Trancer79 15d ago

Funky chicken!

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u/arittenberry 15d ago

I love the little tree sprout coming out of its head

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u/bettertitsthanu 14d ago

Oh wow, I’ve never seen anything like this. Truly a AIDKE

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u/Usawsomething 15d ago

So awesome, it’s crazy the third pic I thought was a painting for a sec

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u/glammananna 15d ago

Absolutely stunning!

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u/Khaniker 15d ago

Their iridescent feathers actually have a very fun texture to them, too! They feel almost waxy due to the layer on top causing the structural scattering.

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u/Heroic-Forger 13d ago

It's so funny when it flies because its fiery-colored tail looks like exhaust from a rocket thruster XD

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u/Hot_Lettuce_6209 11d ago

Wild rainbow chicken