Siberian Grouse

Falcipennis falcipennis

Siberian Grouse (Falcipennis falcipennis) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.

The Siberian Grouse (Falcipennis falcipennis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 686 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Falcipennis
Species falcipennis

Where it lives

Eastern Siberia and Sakhalin I.

Europe & Northern Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 686 g
Diet: Plant-eaters
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Not Evaluated

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Siberian Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.

Migration

The Siberian Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Siberian Grouse (Falcipennis falcipennis) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL e Siberia and Sakhalin I.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 686 g, with a wing length of about 17.9 cm and a tail of around 10.3 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 692,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Siberian Grouse?

The Siberian Grouse is a large bird that weighs around 686 g.

Where does the Siberian Grouse live?

The Siberian Grouse is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL e Siberia and Sakhalin I, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Siberian Grouse belong to?

The Siberian Grouse (Falcipennis falcipennis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Siberian Grouse eat?

The Siberian Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.

Does the Siberian Grouse migrate?

The Siberian Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Siberian Grouse endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

How large is the Siberian Grouse's range?

The Siberian Grouse has a mapped global range of about 692,000 km².