This “nine colored” bird flying over Bhutan is a male Himalayan monal, often called the jewel of the Himalayas. Its feathers can flash shades of blue, green, purple, gold and orange as it moves, which is why it can look almost unreal in photos. The Himalayan monal is a type of pheasant that lives in high altitude forests and alpine meadows across the Himalayas, including Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet. It is the national bird of Nepal and a symbol of the region’s wildlife, known for its loud calls echoing across mountain valleys and its rainbow plumage that changes with the light. Photos can enhance the colors, but this is genuinely how striking the species can look when the sun hits its iridescent feathers just right. (via: hasamnisdrsudhir) #infocus #pubity #viral #wildlife