Tibetan Snowcock
Tetraogallus tibetanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tetraogallus-tibetanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Tibetan Snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.6 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
티베트 눈꿩은 티베트 고원과 인접 산악 지대에 서식하는 대형 자고새류입니다. 회색 깃털에 흰색과 갈색 무늬가 있으며, 해발 4,000~6,000m의 극한 고산 환경에 적응한 종입니다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 52.6 cm | 20.7 in |
| 체중 | 1505.0 g | 53.09 oz |
식별
깃털
Grey-brown upperparts with pale buff streaking; white underparts with grey breast-band and rufous lateral breast streaks; white face with dark ear patch; white outer tail feathers visible in flight. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Resident of high-altitude rocky slopes, alpine meadow, and scree on the Tibetan Plateau from Ladakh to western China, at 3,000–5,600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Grazes on alpine grasses, sedges, seeds, and shoots; supplements with bulbs, roots, and invertebrates on Tibetan plateau.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC.
산란 수
4-5
소리
노래
Loud, melodious whistling 'wheee-whoo-whee' ringing across Tibetan plateau; similar to ptarmigan but richer and more varied. Flocks call together in chorus. Alarm is rapid barking 'kak-kak-kak'.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 과 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tetraogallus |
| 종 | Tetraogallus tibetanus |
Distribution
Tibetan Snowcock has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family