Black-billed Capercaillie
Tetrao urogalloides
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关于
A very large Phasianidae grouse (~2.96 kg) of Siberian larch and pine forests east of the Yenisei River. Closely related to the Western Capercaillie but distinguished by an all-black bill. Lekking males fan tail feathers dramatically. Feeds on needles and buds; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 68.2 cm | 26.9 in |
| 体重 | 2957.5 g | 104.32 oz |
识别
羽毛
Male uniformly glossy blue-black with slight greenish sheen on breast; smaller white wing spots than Western Capercaillie; black bill. Female barred rufous-buff and dark brown, paler below than congener.
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Resident of coniferous taiga in eastern Russia from the Lena River to the Pacific coast, Kamchatka, and northeastern China.
Diet & Feeding
Subsists mainly on larch needles in winter; takes berries, buds, and insects during the warmer season.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-25 days. Fledging: 10 days.
产卵数
5-10
声音
鸣唱
Similar to Western Capercaillie but generally higher-pitched; ticking phase faster, grinding phase shorter. Siberian larch forest species. Alarm is a loud bark; females give soft clucking brood calls.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tetrao |
| 物种 | Tetrao urogalloides |
Distribution
Black-billed Capercaillie has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family