Siberian Grouse
Falcipennis falcipennis
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About
A compact grouse of the family Phasianidae restricted to dense coniferous taiga of the Russian Far East. Weighing ~676 g, it is sedentary and relies on spruce and fir needles as a winter staple. Quietly forages on the ground; Near Threatened due to logging pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.8 cm | 14.1 in |
| Weight | 676.25 g | 23.85 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male sooty-black overall with white-spotted breast and flanks; bold white terminal band on dark tail; red superciliary comb. Female cryptically barred rufous-brown and black throughout.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of boreal coniferous forests in eastern Russia, from the Yenisei River east to the Sea of Okhotsk and Sakhalin Island.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds heavily on conifer needles, especially larch and spruce; supplements with berries, buds, and insects in summer.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days.
Clutch Size
6-12
Sound
Song
Males display with soft, low 'bup-bup-bup' drumming and fanned tail vibration; rarely vocal. Alarm is a quiet 'tsip'. Contact calls are soft clucks. Very silent overall; reliant on visual displays.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Falcipennis |
| Species | Falcipennis falcipennis |
Distribution
Siberian Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family