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Caspian Snowcock

Tetraogallus caspius

Least Concern

Envergadura

56,7 cm

Peso

2332,0 g

Familia

Phasianidae

Orden

Galliformes

Acerca de

A large Phasianidae snowcock (~2.33 kg) of high rocky mountains in Turkey, Iran, and the Zagros and Elburz ranges. Grey-brown with chestnut streaking; whiter below. Inhabits steep scree and alpine meadow above 2,500 m. Feeds on grasses, roots, and invertebrates. Strong flier when alarmed. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	56,7 cm	22.3 in
Peso	2332,0 g	82.26 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Grey-brown above with pale buff streaking; white underparts with dark flank streaks and rufous lateral neck patches; white outer tail feathers; whitish face; orange-red bill and legs. Closely resembles Himalayan Snowcock.

Habitat & Range

🌾 Pastizal

Distribución geográfica

Resident of rocky alpine and subalpine terrain from the Alborz Mountains (Iran) through the Zagros and Armenia to eastern Turkey, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Eats alpine grasses, seeds, shoots, and berries; digs for roots and bulbs on rocky Caspian-region slopes.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

5-9

Sonido

Canto

Loud, whistled 'wheee-WHI-oo' series carrying across Iranian alpine plateaus; rich, melodic quality. Large size gives call fuller resonance. Alarm is rapid loud barking. Flocks call together at dawn.

Taxonomía

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Orden	Galliformes (Aves de Caza)
Familia	Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices)
Genus	Tetraogallus
Especies	Tetraogallus caspius

Distribution

Caspian Snowcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Noruega

External Databases

Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Caspian Snowcock eat?

Eats alpine grasses, seeds, shoots, and berries; digs for roots and bulbs on rocky Caspian-region slopes.

Where does the Caspian Snowcock live?

Resident of rocky alpine and subalpine terrain from the Alborz Mountains (Iran) through the Zagros and Armenia to eastern Turkey, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Is the Caspian Snowcock endangered?

The Caspian Snowcock has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Caspian Snowcock nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.

What does the Caspian Snowcock sound like?

Loud, whistled 'wheee-WHI-oo' series carrying across Iranian alpine plateaus; rich, melodic quality. Large size gives call fuller resonance. Alarm is rapid loud barking. Flocks call together at dawn.

How big is the Caspian Snowcock?

The Caspian Snowcock has a wingspan of 56.7 cm, weight of 2332.0 g.

What order and family does the Caspian Snowcock belong to?

The Caspian Snowcock (Tetraogallus caspius) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.