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Caucasian Grouse

Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

Near Threatened

Envergure

39,6 cm

Poids

839,25 g

Famille

Phasianidae

Ordre

Galliformes

À propos

A medium-sized Phasianidae grouse (~839 g) endemic to subalpine meadows and shrublands of the Caucasus Mountains. Males are wholly blue-black; females are barred brown. Feeds on alpine plants, berries, and insects. Near Threatened owing to hunting and habitat degradation at elevation.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	39,6 cm	15.6 in
Poids	839,25 g	29.60 oz

Identification

Plumage

Male uniform velvety blue-black lacking white wing bar, with downcurved outer tail feathers forming lyre shape; small red wattle. Female finely barred buff-brown; lacks rufous tones of Black Grouse female.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌾 Grassland

Répartition géographique

Endemic to alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Caucasus Mountains, at 1,700 m to treeline; found in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.

Diet & Feeding

Eats buds, young shoots, and seeds of alpine plants; supplements diet with berries and insects during summer.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-13

Son

Chant

Males produce melodic, slightly gurgling 'woo-woo-woo' bubbling calls on alpine lek; softer than Black Grouse. Alarm is a harsh cackle. Caucasus endemic with less elaborate display than Black Grouse.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famille	Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus	Lyrurus
Espèces	Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

Distribution

Caucasian Grouse has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Caucasian Grouse eat?

Eats buds, young shoots, and seeds of alpine plants; supplements diet with berries and insects during summer.

Where does the Caucasian Grouse live?

Endemic to alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Caucasus Mountains, at 1,700 m to treeline; found in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.

Is the Caucasian Grouse endangered?

The Caucasian Grouse has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Caucasian Grouse nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.

What does the Caucasian Grouse sound like?

Males produce melodic, slightly gurgling 'woo-woo-woo' bubbling calls on alpine lek; softer than Black Grouse. Alarm is a harsh cackle. Caucasus endemic with less elaborate display than Black Grouse.

How big is the Caucasian Grouse?

The Caucasian Grouse has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 839.25 g.

What order and family does the Caucasian Grouse belong to?

The Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.