Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tragopan melanocephalus |
| Codes | westra1, WETR |
Identification
The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family within the order Galliformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Tragopan melanocephalus
Family: Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Order: Galliformes
eBird Code: westra1