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Willow Grouse

Lagopus lagopus

Least Concern
翼開長
39.1 cm
体重
595.4166666666666 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 595.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A medium-sized grouse (~595 g) of family Phasianidae, turning all-white in winter except for black tail feathers. Inhabits boreal forests, tundra, and moorlands across the circumpolar north in Eurasia and North America. Feeds on willow and birch buds, catkins, berries, and leaves. Least Concern; circumpolar distribution makes it one of the world's most abundant and widespread grouse species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 39.1 cm 15.4 in
体重 595.4166666666666 g 21.00 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Circumpolar breeder in Arctic and boreal tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters south to temperate grasslands and shrubland.

Diet & Feeding

Eats willow and birch buds, catkins, and shoots in winter; berries, seeds, flowers, and insects in summer. Arctic and subarctic specialist.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.

一腹卵数

3-14

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, laughing 'kow-kow-kow-karrr' cackle from males on tundra; raucous and carrying. Alarm is a sharp repetitive 'kek'. Female gives low clucks near nest; male produces barking territorial call.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Lagopus
Lagopus lagopus

Distribution

Willow Grouse has been recorded in 5 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Willow Grouse eat?
Eats willow and birch buds, catkins, and shoots in winter; berries, seeds, flowers, and insects in summer. Arctic and subarctic specialist.
Where does the Willow Grouse live?
Circumpolar breeder in Arctic and boreal tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters south to temperate grasslands and shrubland.
Is the Willow Grouse endangered?
The Willow Grouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Willow Grouse nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days.
What does the Willow Grouse sound like?
Loud, laughing 'kow-kow-kow-karrr' cackle from males on tundra; raucous and carrying. Alarm is a sharp repetitive 'kek'. Female gives low clucks near nest; male produces barking territorial call.
How big is the Willow Grouse?
The Willow Grouse has a wingspan of 39.1 cm, weight of 595.4166666666666 g.
What order and family does the Willow Grouse belong to?
The Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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