- Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi
Tetrao mlokosiewiczi
Identification
38–53 cm (15-20¾ in), female smaller than male
- All black
- White underwing (shows in flight)
- Red patch above eye
- Small white shoulder patch
- Long black tail
- Black iris
- Stubby black bill
- Black legs
- Dark grey feet
Distribution
Caucasus mountains to north-eastern Turkey and north-western Iran.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1] which is sometimes placed in genus Tetrao.
Habitat
Mountain areas, alpine meadows and forest edges. Observed at heights around 2300 m.
Behaviour
Diet
Birch catkins, buds and shoots, pine needles and cones.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BirdLife International
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved June 2014)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Caucasian Grouse. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Caucasian_Grouse
