Temminck's tragopan Tragopan temminckii pheasant courtship display in full 60fps Jonathan Pointer

Temminck's tragopan display, this beautiful pheasant found across Northern Asia has an extraordinary courtship display, using a log or visual obstruction between the female tragopan, the male creeps in and inflates the hidden horns and throat lappet and pumps himself up to suddenly appear over the log to the female who is nearby. These displays are often abandoned if the female is not in the perfect position to view the display and I have observed several tragopan species tapping the log or flicking leaves to attract the female bird’s attention before the male begins the full display.
Display begins at 1.05
This is a captive male that I have kept for 8 years, his name is Siegfried :D
Copyright Jonathan Pointer
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[@user-zb9ug3sl9y]

So fascinating! I love how casual and nibbley he was before he suddenly transformed into a display.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Yes it is incredible, the display happens so quickly and I've observed several consecutive displays in a row (if the female tragopan stays in the same place and the male bird does not try and chase her after the first display 😄)

[@projectdesign4675]

I can tell with the red white and blue he's voting for Trump!

[@detectivenora]

That shade of blue is MESMERIZING!💙

[@jonathanpointer9578]

It is. Sadly the video does not do the colour justice, in reality it is a very deep mid blue, just stunning

[@zekiyezeynepsahin9449]

When I see this bird, I see the magnificence of GOD the Almighty…

[@marcobenitez3324]

@@zekiyezeynepsahin9449 Just see the bird 👍

[@carolineyuen3247]

Found the female Temminck’s Tragopan Pheasant

[@lewstone5430]

Personally I was impressed that a bit of skin could start out so small, yet grow into something so large, colorful, and majestic!

[@mallorycarll6280]

I never knew this animal existed. What a handsome lad. Thank you for sharing this beautiful footage with us. His colors are incredible.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

You're welcome. The Tragopans are amazing birds, do have a look at the other two species I have filmed on my channel, there is a slow motion of a particularly beautiful one called Cabot's tragopan, my favourite!

[@RajuBiswas-ev9bd]

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[@SpecialSP]

Such a beautiful bird! ❤ I've never seen one before.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Yes it's such a wonderful bird and display

[@yeshuaswords2776]

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[@2btpatch]

A phenomenal transformation. I loved the bird’s grand finale!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Its amazing, the bird alone is so attractive and he has other, more subtle displays but when conditions are just right, he pulls out this grand display and it is amazing to watch

[@ItsMeHello555]

If that didn’t win her over, nothing will. Beautiful. 🌿❤🌿

[@jonathanpointer9578]

it did, 2 chicks that year!

[@ItsMeHello555]

Well done! 😊@@jonathanpointer9578

[@HuckleberryHim]

Amazing how much control he has over that skin flap, how he slowly inflates and then deflates it on command. When he rears up like that, what a glorious sight, no doubt inspired countless myths among people who witnessed this in prehistoric times The tragopans, and all the rest of the land fowl, are such insane and underrated animals, truly some majestic, ornate, gaudy little dinosaurs! Thank you for this stunning video

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thank you, he has an amazing amount of control. During the display season, he often inflates just the lappet and gives it a shake before it recedes, i think this is to keep it in good trim for when he has exactly the right conditions to display. There are a couple of other Tragopan species displaying on the channel including my favourite, the Cabot's tragopan which I recorded in slow-motion, do check them out

[@HuckleberryHim]

@@jonathanpointer9578 Wow, your channel is an absolute treasure! I am obsessed with the diversity of life and I love these channels documenting local fauna (and biota in general), but they seem so hard to find. I love your showcasing of the (maybe not huge, but nonetheless impressive, gorgeous, and underappeciated) diversity of British mammals and avifauna, so cool. Will definitely be binging, instant sub! Hope to see more! Thank you for taking the time to reply; I am curious about what you feed your tragopans. I happen to have done some research on Galliform diets and wild tragopan diets seem to be 95% herbivorous or more overall, but this fluctuates a little with seasons and some insect consumption is likely still important. Either way, you must be doing something right because they are incredibly healthy looking

[@BPSchauhan]

What this bird did is Pure Magic of Nature !

[@alperaslan9935]

Hiçbirşey doğanın ,maddenin,enerjinin işi ğildir...Eğer derin düşünüp kıyaslama ile yorumlarsan her işin ALLAHÜTEALA nın yaratma sanatı kudreti ilmi ile olduğunu bulursun...İnşallah

[@marzannaplaska9092]

Magic of Father’s creation

[@Hm-qk5iu]

@@marzannaplaska9092سحر خلق الله الله واحد أحد لم يلد ولم يولد

[@ahmadmirzoev2692]

👍👍🤝​@@alperaslan9935

[@sarahs1849]

Birds are constantly underrated. So cool ❤.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

They are so underatted and so amazingly diverse

[@sarahs1849]

@@jonathanpointer9578 anytime I'm watching a nature show, birds always seem to steal the show lol. I am always impressed with not only their attention to detail, but their unique mating dances. With so many countless species you'll never get bored!

[@revathigoutham4709]

Now that is a show stopping performance. Take a bow Mr. Tragopan.

[@grantmccoy6739]

Looks like it pulled its lungs out, especially the way it put it back in. It was very dramatic and beautiful.

[@MariaPereira-qc4px]

Beautiful, I hope the female was as impressed as I was. ❤❤

[@jonathanpointer9578]

she had two chicks this year from the male, so yes, I think she must have been 😄

[@rathnam.a]

This tragopan is beauty overload. Simply amazing. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@theoriginalmakaaka101]

One of the most amazing animals. If we compare how much variation a life form can creation with its body - this bird sure is up amongst the most unique. It reminds me of the peacock jumping spiders.And such a combination of colors.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Yes, Peacock jumping-spiders are so colourful. The colours are amazing but also just the right shade of red as, in shade and deeper cover, he is well camouflaged from predators yet out in the open and good light, he really stands out for his display and I suspect that blue of horns and lappet must be quite a visual statement even in dark, thick cover when he displays

[@user-ue9vz6zt5y]

Слава Господу за творения Его...!!! Как будто с другой планеты эта птица...!!!

[@justtester_9962]

10 out of 10! 👋👍 Johnny, tell that male what it won!! 🥳🎉

[@supersecret4899]

Now that I've learned their names, I have just been watching more and more videos of these remarkably beautiful Tragopans!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

They are incredible birds, 5 species of Tragopan, Temmincks, Cabot's, Satyr, Blyth's and Western Tragopan, all look very different and each has a different sized lappet when displaying

[@ravikonat3635]

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[@organizersrus]

So so beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

thank you, my pleasure

[@Bulsajo]

Incredible footage, incredible bird.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thank you, yes it is such an incredible bird

[@Adil-tx1fc]

Another place, out of earth, have so many beautiful birds.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Quite the routine! Should be on Bird’s Got Talent. The wonders of evolutionary diversity never cease to amaze!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

It's very strange evolution isn't it, as if it the glorious plumage on these birds is not enough?!

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

​@@jonathanpointer9578Is quite common for birds to have very elaborate mating rituals, if not flashing colors is a dance, anything to get ahead of the competition

[@relitaa.gabrig5294]

Não conhecia este pássaro encantador,é extremamente deslumblante😲❤Tão hipnotzante quanto o pavão

[@jonathanpointer9578]

pavões pertencem à mesma família (Galliformes) um tipo maior de faisão, todos eles são apenas aves incríveis

[@hadassah2998]

The colors are beautiful

[@hisroyalblueness]

Wow . . and Wow some more. A beautiful moment, thanks 👍

[@jonathanpointer9578]

so pleased you enjoyed it-thank you

[@user-rt5lx5or9s]

Wow nice bird such a beautiful creature of God

[@vidyaranirao6432]

Wow beautiful bird

[@krishnasukhija2819]

So beautiful from every angle

[@jimmyd4092]

That bird is absolutely freaking gorgeous.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

he so is 😄

[@sikawofiemontana]

The Transition from 1:09 - 1:31 was unbelievable.....woooow🎉

[@catherinebrown2194]

God’s amazing creativity on display!!! Thank you !

[@jonathanpointer9578]

thank you

[@DonnaMcFadden]

Wow! That shade of blue looks like it's backlit - almost like neon! Gorgeous bird!!❤

[@crptnite]

This kid has better courtship skills than every guy i've ever met, combined 😍🥰💙

[@jonathanpointer9578]

ha ha :D

[@Soyka_naturalezaviva]

Que Impresionante Belleza wooow 😍👍😍😍😍😍

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. Big Like 7

[@wilfredofigueroa66]

All the famous clothing designers in the world put together could never outdo and create the variety and beauty of what The Creator has done for the animals and insects of the world. What a spectacular display to behold. There are so many incredibly beautiful birds and it would be so hard to choose the most gorgeous but for me after a fine display The Peacock wins by a feather. Every square inch of it's body is adorned by the metallic, brightly colored and delicate feathers I've ever seen. Thank you Jonathan Pointer for enlightening us with yet another fine display of God's beautiful creativity. Simply gorgeous.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thank you, it is a beautiful bird and the display is un expected and wonderful. The Peacock is amazing, every inch designed to impress, another amazing pheasant is the Himalayan Monal- another bird whose metallic feathering seems to reflect ever colour of the rainbow

[@rajaramshedekar4106]

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[@dilma1502]

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[@wilfredofigueroa66]

@@dilma1502 What does that symbol mean ? totally curious here.

[@BabaMakhanya]

A performer at heart. What a bird! 👌😤🔥🔥🔥

[@mariabirdlady3626]

Woah , was that even real ? My cocketiels only do the 'Chicken Dance.' This was jaw-dropping !

[@raghuraghu6041]

Such a beautiful bird ever seen. Thanks to creater 🎉🎉🎉

[@sallydicam]

Wow~ amazing and beautiful Bird!

[@rumpledskin7971]

Colourful, ornate, elaborate guy. Looks like a moving painting with special effects.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

he is a work of art for sure 😄

[@Brydav_Massbear]

It’s feather patterns honestly remind me of a flame. And for a bird, they look very alien looking.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Very alien, the transformation is so sudden and completely changes the bird-extraorinary

[@nicksona877]

❤killing me with cuteness😍 This is the true definition of the word beautiful 😍

[@jenobac9495]

🥰!!!!! அழகான ஒரு பறவை. இயற்கையின் அழகியலுக்கு முன் எதுவும் ஈடாகாது.🌱🌳✨🌱🌳.....

[@ranwi7801]

OOOOH.......WOW.....this photographer must be awarded with the NOBEL PRIZE for best photography ❤❤❤

[@jonathanpointer9578]

That's very kind-thank you

[@lalzawngasailo6592]

They're lovely birds ever.

[@helenicenice237]

Meu Deus! Que pássaro lindo!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

ele é, tão feliz que você gostou

[@astrodax2753]

This looks like a creature from Avatar! Incredible

[@francescaa8331]

Wow! What a gorgeous bird. And that display is amazing. Never saw one before. Thank you.

[@AvesRecriar]

Que perfeito ♥

[@caravanlifenz]

I didn't think it was physically possible to have a bib that pulls down like that and then retracts. And the electric blue against the orange makes him look like a neon sign.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

I know what you mean, the bird looks striking for his plumage alone and he often postures, calls fans his wings and you might think that alone is the display but then give him some cover and out comes that amazing bib (you cannot see the deflated bib under his beak either), Tragopans are just amazing and all vary in size of the lappet (do have a look at the other videos of Tragopans displaying on this page)

[@dironbostic7626]

What did I just watch!!😮. That was cool!

[@sgrchannel01]

Beautiful bird

[@Harley_The_Beagle_Boy]

Incredible colours ❤️

[@eeltenaj19]

I was watching, ever so non chalant, and then said "WHAT IS HAPPENING????" Wow! That was so fantastic! Thank you. 😮

[@jonathanpointer9578]

😄 it is extraordinary, so pleased you enjoyed it

[@karenclements7497]

Eeltenaj - What cracks me up, is that, just like that, it's over, and he humbly ambles on his way, as if none of that ever happened.

[@eeltenaj19]

@@karenclements7497 right?! I showed this video to my bird loving elderly mom yesterday. She was suitably amazed as well. So frikken cool!

[@KittyKeypurr]

😲 the still shot had me thinking some extravagantly painted person was going to unfold ...and instead I see a magnificent display by this proud fellow! Bravo!! 👏🥰

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thanks for commenting, yes it really is a magnificent display isn't it, it also happens so quickly, just unfolds his lappet and begins to display

[@KittyKeypurr]

@@jonathanpointer9578 indeed a talent many could aspire to 😂

[@selvappriyaabhavaanee117]

Oh! Ada Oh!! Thank You Jonathan Pointer for "Capturing this Tragopan so Alive!" God's creation has no limit! Wonder how on earth this "just a bird", or "after all, a bird" as we remark often, can "actually grow" all these fabulandastically extravagant colors and patterns and shades of so many colors ON ITS OWN!! How can it see and adjust the design while designing. The point is that instead of "painting", it "grows every atom" of the colors effortlessly on the go! Right from the Chickhood! The truth is that it IS UTTERLY AWARE OF THE PRESENCE OF ITS MARVELOUS design! Where did it learn this?

[@jonathanpointer9578]

I'm so pleased you liked the bird, his plumage, colour and then extraordinary display is so special, it is a privilege to witness

[@madhukhanna6262]

Sooooo beautiful bird

[@paulhomsy2751]

First time I see this magnificent bird. What a spectacular display !!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

So pleased you enjoyed it

[@DirtyDanAvidan]

What an amazing looking bird. Was suprised when he turned into a little balloon alien. So weird lol

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Balloon-alien, I like that 😄

[@shailajakr9521]

ആഹ, എന്തൊരു ഭംഗി. സുന്ദരി പക്ഷി.

[@sathyanm6660]

Marvelous. So much dressup is not required among humans. Fashion designers can take que from this.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

I think you are right, it is impossible to improve on nature and this beautiful bird's clothes ☺️

[@jayaramanchinnapa3720]

Super good 👍

[@Ulur692]

Was für ein göttliches Wesen .... Atemberaubende Schöpfung ❤

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Er ist es, danke

[@donnadecicco]

Absolutlely breathtaking, thank you Jonathan and God.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

they are amazing, so pleased you enjoyed the clip

[@maryseokley6061]

There's beauty everywhere....but not everyone sees it!

[@bang8534]

Beautiful bird. Now I get it when the bible says not even Solomon was better dressed than these naturals...

[@shobharani6537]

Waw... What a beautiful bird...!

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Big Bang, man... Leave alone SALOMON !

[@ushajenil9021]

Correct

[@duggillamallesh8483]

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[@fahmidanasreen916]

There are signs of his majesty in nature.

[@gailschwindt8970]

Wow, new to me! Very impressive! Jesus you are amazing!

[@fredienat78]

Magnifique oiseau !

[@MohamedIsmail-qh9hq]

It has charming colours ❤

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Yes! Amazing birds and the display is just incredible

[@geraldofabianoartes3074]

Incrível parabens. Lindo demais. Grande abraço Brasil

[@ErnestUngureanu]

"Lindo demais" ? Você teria preferido que fosse menos bonito ?

[@dionnect007]

Wow! This was really amazing to see 👀. Beautiful bird.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jagrookdawra]

Amazing shot!!! Awesome dance!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Thank you ☺️

[@selmamendesflores3719]

Lindo demais

[@mariarosagomez4385]

Que belleza de ave❤❤❤❤

[@juanitadiaz7781]

Breathtaking..God and mother'nature are the best artists 🎨

[@jonathanpointer9578]

You are right

[@troygaspard6732]

He is orangely magnificent. Evolution is great!!

[@user-vr7nj9ji4u]

Que coisa mais linda 😂

[@TaiLayMienTay]

❤❤❤🎉😊😊

[@brendaeaves1079]

Never Seen This Bird Before😮He Has No Idea How Colorful He Is😊

[@sharrathkumaar007]

Wow great graphics work...

[@yazcortes882]

Es extraño, exótico, me encanta!

[@jugnualiya1962]

Beautiful bird❤❤

[@crazytimes9989]

Mesmerizing beautiful bird.

[@Mark-ie2js]

It’s hard to believe there is not a master artist that made that.

[@dadangsudana2397]

Luarbiasa cantiknya burung ini Semoga bisa di lindungi dan jangan sampai punah

[@malikwaqar31313]

سبحان اللّہ اللّہ ھو اکبر کبیرہ

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Et si tu allais te faire considérer chez les Grecs ?

[@SuraiyaakterSipra-dj9bg]

এই পাখি আমার খুবই ভালো লাগে

[@michaelak1719]

Wunderschön 🤩 Süß 🥰💝🌸

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Vielen Dank

[@mariovilchez6617]

DIOSITO TODO LO HISO PERFECTO

[@dunya6549]

Subhanallah❤

[@sadiqurakon]

We can't even imagine how beautiful the creator who created this beautiful creation? ❤ One needs to ponder and deeply think about the creator who perfectly designed everything with no flaw. ❤

[@catezaida8081]

Oh my goodness! That was SO wonderful! Thank you for sharing!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

You are so welcome!

[@Salem926]

سبحآن الله العظيم الخالق المبدع ٠

[@mazahirabbas3313]

Subhan Allah ❤

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Et si vous alliez vous faire voir avec votre chimère ? Cet oiseau est vivant - il n'existe pas seulement dans votre cerveau !

[@ogorunova]

Потрясающее зрелище!!!❤❤❤ Никогда ничего подобного не видела! Просто не верится, что это реальность......❤

[@stephaniedolci3537]

Wunder der Schöpfung GOTTES 🕊

[@jonathanpointer9578]

Ja, sehr wohl

[@user-eo6cf9iw2d]

I think the bird is challenging the Paint companies in the world to say it is more beautiful than the colours painted by them to buildings.

[@jonathanpointer9578]

☺️ yes, so true!!

[@khawajasaa8483]

Mashallah

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Et si tu allais te faire considérer chez les Grecs ?

[@beautifulforestsounds86]

Very beautiful bird 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@haddenindustries2922]

Absolutely stunning bird❤

[@hillalbenali5843]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Et si tu allais te faire considérer chez les Grecs ?