Caucasian Snowcock
Tetraogallus caucasicus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 51,4 cm | 20.2 in |
| Ağırlık | 2030,0 g | 71.61 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
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
Coğrafi Dağılım
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.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
5-8
Ses
Şarkı
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'.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familya | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tetraogallus |
| Türler | Tetraogallus caucasicus |
Distribution
Caucasian Snowcock has been recorded in 1 countries.
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