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;[[:Category:Tetrastes|Tetrastes]] sewerzowi | ;[[:Category:Tetrastes|Tetrastes]] sewerzowi | ||
''Bonasa sewerzowi'' | ''Bonasa sewerzowi'' | ||
| + | [[Image:Chinese_grouse_male_china_guy.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|china+guy|china guy}}<br>Male. Location: Sichuan, [[China]]]] | ||
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This is generally regarded as a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, subspecies ''secundus'' is not recognised by most authorities<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>.<br /> | This is generally regarded as a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, subspecies ''secundus'' is not recognised by most authorities<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>.<br /> | ||
Some authorities place this species in the genus [[:Category:Bonasa|Bonasa]]. | Some authorities place this species in the genus [[:Category:Bonasa|Bonasa]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:Chinese_Grouse_fem_china_guy.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|china+guy|china guy}}<br>Location: Sichuan, [[China]]]] | ||
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Birch and coniferous mountain forest. | Birch and coniferous mountain forest. | ||
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*[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=62&Bird_Image_ID=11186&Bird_Family_ID=58 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=62&Bird_Image_ID=11186&Bird_Family_ID=58 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
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Revision as of 22:11, 19 September 2012
Alternative name: Severtzov's Grouse
- Tetrastes sewerzowi
Bonasa sewerzowi
Identification
34cm
- Rufous upperparts with broad black bars
- Chestnut upper breast
- Black throat bordered white
- White patch behind eye
- Barred tail
Distribution
Asia: found in the mountains of western China (Gansu to eastern Tibet, north-western Yunnan and northern Sichuan).
Taxonomy
This is generally regarded as a monotypic species[1], subspecies secundus is not recognised by most authorities[2].
Some authorities place this species in the genus Bonasa.
Habitat
Birch and coniferous mountain forest.
Behaviour
Breeding
They build a nest from moss and grass. The clutch consists of 5-8 white eggs.
Diet
The diet includes spruce seeds, buds, leaves, flowers, and shoots.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- ARKive
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Chinese Grouse. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 12 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Chinese_Grouse
