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Chinese Grouse
Tetrastes sewerzowi
Chinese Grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Chinese Grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 267 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 Tetrastes
- Species sewerzowi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 267 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chinese Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Chinese Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chinese Grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL c China.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 267 g, with a wing length of about 16.8 cm and a tail of around 11.9 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.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chinese Grouse?
The Chinese Grouse is a large bird that weighs around 267 g.
Where does the Chinese Grouse live?
The Chinese Grouse is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL c China, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chinese Grouse belong to?
The Chinese Grouse (Tetrastes sewerzowi) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Chinese Grouse eat?
The Chinese Grouse feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Chinese Grouse migrate?
The Chinese Grouse is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chinese 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.
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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