Photo: John Gould / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Caucasian Grouse
Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi
Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 814 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Lyrurus
- Species mlokosiewiczi
Where it lives
Montane far southwestern Russia east to northeastern Azerbaijan and south to northeastern Turkey, Armenia and far northwestern Iran
Quick facts
- Weight
- 814 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Caucasian Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Caucasian Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL montane far sw Russia e to ne Azerbaijan and s to ne Turkey, Armenia and far nw Iran.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 814 g, with a wing length of about 19.8 cm and a tail of around 16.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 105,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Caucasian Grouse?
The Caucasian Grouse is a large bird that weighs around 814 g.
Where does the Caucasian Grouse live?
The Caucasian Grouse is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL montane far sw Russia e to ne Azerbaijan and s to ne Turkey, Armenia and far nw Iran, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Caucasian Grouse belong to?
The Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Caucasian Grouse eat?
The Caucasian Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Caucasian Grouse migrate?
The Caucasian Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Caucasian Grouse endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Caucasian Grouse make?
1 real field recording of the Caucasian Grouse can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Caucasian Grouse's range?
The Caucasian Grouse has a mapped global range of about 105,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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