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Caucasian Snowcock

Tetraogallus caucasicus

Least Concern

Envergure

51,4 cm

Poids

2030,0 g

Famille

Phasianidae

Ordre

Galliformes

À propos

A large Phasianidae snowcock (~2.03 kg) endemic to the alpine zones of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus above treeline. White belly and grey back; reddish-orange lateral stripes. Forages on alpine plants, seeds, and invertebrates. Forms small winter flocks that descend slightly in heavy snow. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	51,4 cm	20.2 in
Poids	2030,0 g	71.61 oz

Identification

Plumage

Grey-brown above with buff shaft streaks; white breast and belly; grey breast band; rufous-brown flank streaks; white outer rectrices; face pattern of white cheek with dark ear patch. Sexes alike.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the Caucasus Mountains; resident of rocky alpine slopes, subalpine meadow, and scree above the treeline, at 2,500–4,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Grazes on alpine herbs, seeds, and grass shoots; also eats berries and invertebrates in Caucasus highlands.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28 days.

Taille de la couvée

5-8

Son

Chant

Melodious, slightly liquid whistling 'wheee-oo-wheee' from Caucasus alpine rocky terrain; ringing and far-carrying. Flocks coordinate calls across slopes. Alarm is a rapid staccato barking 'kak-kak'.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Caucasian Snowcock 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 Snowcock eat?

Grazes on alpine herbs, seeds, and grass shoots; also eats berries and invertebrates in Caucasus highlands.

Where does the Caucasian Snowcock live?

Endemic to the Caucasus Mountains; resident of rocky alpine slopes, subalpine meadow, and scree above the treeline, at 2,500–4,000 m.

Is the Caucasian Snowcock endangered?

The Caucasian Snowcock has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Caucasian Snowcock nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28 days.

What does the Caucasian Snowcock sound like?

Melodious, slightly liquid whistling 'wheee-oo-wheee' from Caucasus alpine rocky terrain; ringing and far-carrying. Flocks coordinate calls across slopes. Alarm is a rapid staccato barking 'kak-kak'.

How big is the Caucasian Snowcock?

The Caucasian Snowcock has a wingspan of 51.4 cm, weight of 2030.0 g.

What order and family does the Caucasian Snowcock belong to?

The Caucasian Snowcock (Tetraogallus caucasicus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.