Altai Snowcock

Tetraogallus altaicus

Least Concern

Envergure

56,9 cm

Poids

2770,0 g

Famille

Phasianidae

Ordre

Galliformes

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À propos

The largest snowcock (~2.77 kg), family Phasianidae, of alpine scree and subalpine meadows in the Altai and Tian Shan ranges of Central Asia. Heavily built, grey and white with rusty-brown markings. Feeds on roots, bulbs, and alpine plants. Forms small flocks outside breeding season. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	56,9 cm	22.4 in
Poids	2770,0 g	97.71 oz

Identification

Plumage

Largest snowcock; grey-brown upperparts with buff streaks; white underparts with grey breast; rufous necklace streaks on lower neck; white outer tail in flight; whitish face with dark ear patch. Sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

🌾 Grassland

Répartition géographique

Resident of alpine rocky slopes and grassy hillsides in the Altai and Sayan mountains of Russia, Kazakhstan, and western Mongolia, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on alpine grasses, seeds, berries, and shoots; digs for roots and bulbs in Altai mountain terrain.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 28 days.

Taille de la couvée

4-15

Son

Chant

Loud, ringing whistled 'whi-WHEEE' echoing across Altai alpine slopes; deeper than Tibetan Snowcock due to larger size. Alarm is rapid barking. Calls at dawn from rocky ridgelines.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Altai Snowcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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Foire aux questions

What does the Altai Snowcock eat?

Feeds on alpine grasses, seeds, berries, and shoots; digs for roots and bulbs in Altai mountain terrain.

Where does the Altai Snowcock live?

Resident of alpine rocky slopes and grassy hillsides in the Altai and Sayan mountains of Russia, Kazakhstan, and western Mongolia, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Is the Altai Snowcock endangered?

The Altai Snowcock has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Altai Snowcock nest?

Incubation: 28 days.

What does the Altai Snowcock sound like?

Loud, ringing whistled 'whi-WHEEE' echoing across Altai alpine slopes; deeper than Tibetan Snowcock due to larger size. Alarm is rapid barking. Calls at dawn from rocky ridgelines.

How big is the Altai Snowcock?

The Altai Snowcock has a wingspan of 56.9 cm, weight of 2770.0 g.

What order and family does the Altai Snowcock belong to?

The Altai Snowcock (Tetraogallus altaicus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.