Known from many widely scattered localities in the mountain ranges of south-east China (4).
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Occurs in subtropical, evergreen broadleaf forest and mixed deciduous-coniferous forest between 600 and 1,800 metres above sea level, as well as in open areas above the treeline (4). Particularly found in areas with undergrowth, mountain stream sides, slopes, terraces and damp places under cliffs (6). Cabot's tragopan's distribution is also closely tied to the distribution of the tree Daphniphyllum macropodum, which is often used for roosting, and also as a food source (4).