Mize fears a repeat of the black-necked crane scenario where tourists have made a beeline for Sangti and Zemithang Valleys in the state to sight and photograph the birds in an unregulated manner. Daniel Mize, an assistant professor of zoology at the Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, who helped identify the pheasants, echoed Mibang. Mibang, who is in the government service, expressed apprehension about unregulated tourism in these remote areas which may affect the birds’ habitats. The pheasants are listed under Schedule I and Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Of the 51 species of 16 genera of pheasants found in Asia, as many as 17 pheasant species are reported from India, of which 16 species occur in the Himalayas. The Himalayan pheasants are grouped under Phasianidae of the order Galliformes besides pheasants, other birds like partridges, francolin, quails and snowcocks also constitute the Galliformes. While the Himalayan monal is marked as a species of least concern by the IUCN Red List of Threatened species, the Sclater’s monal is listed as vulnerable. A male Sclater’s monal spotted by wildlife enthusiasts during an expedition to the snow-clad Mount Eko Dumbing.
Over three days, we sighted 88 bird species in the snow-enveloped region - if we could have scientists come and undertake formal surveys and scientific assessments then we would have a better understanding of the region’s biodiversity,” Obang Mibang told Mongabay-India. “We knew there was Sclater’s monal in the area but we also saw Himalayan monals which we were not expecting to spot. The expedition was led by mountaineer Kishon Tekseng who had scaled Mt. The birds, a male Sclater’s monal ( Lophophorus sclateri) and a pair of Himalayan monals ( Lophophorus impejanus) were among 88 bird species sighted by wildlife enthusiasts Obang Mibang, Tajir Tamuk and Geyong Tayeng during an expedition to the snow-clad Mount Eko Dumbing at 4,173 metres above mean sea level in the Upper Siang district touching the international border with China. But unregulated tourism and future climatic changes may take the sheen off these striking birds. The Himalayan pheasants face habitat loss and hunting-associated threats and the sightings signal safe habitats. The first clear photographic record of two pheasant species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district has brought in a mixed bag of emotions among birding enthusiasts and researchers. Emerging concerns on climate change-related impacts on their distribution have also been flagged by researchers. They are recognised for their role as biological indicators of forest quality and human-caused disturbances but very little is known about their ecology.Himalayan pheasants noted for their attractive plumage, face a high degree of threat from hunting and habitat loss throughout their range in the Himalayas, note researchers calling for stringent implementation of wildlife protection laws.Concerns on unregulated tourism have undercut the excitement of visually documenting the presence of two species of Himalayan pheasants in the high mountains of Arunachal Pradesh.
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