Lophophorus (Noun)
Meaning
Monals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Himalayan monal is known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive lophophorus crest on top of its head.
- Male Himalayan monals display their brightly colored lophophorus during courtship rituals to attract potential mates.
- The lophophorus of the Sclater's monal is slightly smaller compared to other monal species.
- In the wild, the lophophorus crest of the Himalayan monal can be seen fanned out when the bird senses danger.
- The lophophorus crest of the Himalayan monal is made up of long, slender feathers that can be raised and lowered at will.