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Caspian Snowcock

Tetraogallus caspius

Least Concern

Envergadura

56,7 cm

Peso

2332,0 g

Família

Phasianidae

Ordem

Galliformes

Sobre

A large Phasianidae snowcock (~2.33 kg) of high rocky mountains in Turkey, Iran, and the Zagros and Elburz ranges. Grey-brown with chestnut streaking; whiter below. Inhabits steep scree and alpine meadow above 2,500 m. Feeds on grasses, roots, and invertebrates. Strong flier when alarmed. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	56,7 cm	22.3 in
Peso	2332,0 g	82.26 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Grey-brown above with pale buff streaking; white underparts with dark flank streaks and rufous lateral neck patches; white outer tail feathers; whitish face; orange-red bill and legs. Closely resembles Himalayan Snowcock.

Habitat & Range

🌾 Grassland

Distribuição geográfica

Resident of rocky alpine and subalpine terrain from the Alborz Mountains (Iran) through the Zagros and Armenia to eastern Turkey, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Eats alpine grasses, seeds, shoots, and berries; digs for roots and bulbs on rocky Caspian-region slopes.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.

Tamanho da postura

5-9

Som

Canto

Loud, whistled 'wheee-WHI-oo' series carrying across Iranian alpine plateaus; rich, melodic quality. Large size gives call fuller resonance. Alarm is rapid loud barking. Flocks call together at dawn.

Taxonomia

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordem	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Família	Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus	Tetraogallus
Espécies	Tetraogallus caspius

Distribution

Caspian Snowcock has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Perguntas frequentes

What does the Caspian Snowcock eat?

Eats alpine grasses, seeds, shoots, and berries; digs for roots and bulbs on rocky Caspian-region slopes.

Where does the Caspian Snowcock live?

Resident of rocky alpine and subalpine terrain from the Alborz Mountains (Iran) through the Zagros and Armenia to eastern Turkey, at 2,000–4,000 m.

Is the Caspian Snowcock endangered?

The Caspian Snowcock has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Caspian Snowcock nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 15-20 days.

What does the Caspian Snowcock sound like?

Loud, whistled 'wheee-WHI-oo' series carrying across Iranian alpine plateaus; rich, melodic quality. Large size gives call fuller resonance. Alarm is rapid loud barking. Flocks call together at dawn.

How big is the Caspian Snowcock?

The Caspian Snowcock has a wingspan of 56.7 cm, weight of 2332.0 g.

What order and family does the Caspian Snowcock belong to?

The Caspian Snowcock (Tetraogallus caspius) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.