Meet the Himalayan Monal 🐦 The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is a member of the pheasant family and the national symbol of Nepal. 🇳🇵 Colorful Plumage 🌟 Females have dull brown feathers, while males shimmer in all colors of the rainbow with glossy feathers and a green crest on their head, adorned with long feathers with white tips. Flight and Diet 🍃 Monals are capable fliers, but prefer not to. They have a strong, curved beak and primarily eat seeds, green plant parts, and insects.