Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a state defined by its dramatic landscapes, from snow-capped peaks to dense forests and alpine meadows. It's fitting, then, that the state's official bird is equally dramatic in its own right. The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), also known as  with its shimmering, multicolored plumage, holds the honor of being the State Bird of...