Black Grouse
Lyrurus tetrix
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The black grouse, also known as northern black grouse, Eurasian black grouse, blackgame or blackcock, is a large bird in the grouse family. It is a sedentary species, spanning across the Palearctic in moorland and steppe habitat when breeding, often near wooded areas. They will spend the winter perched in dense forests, feeding almost exclusively on the needles of conifers. The black grouse is one of two species of grouse in the genus Lyrurus, the other being the lesser-known Caucasian grouse.
Fun Fact
They will spend the winter perched in dense forests, feeding almost exclusively on the needles of conifers.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in Ireland, it now no longer resides there.
Diet
Consume invertebrates, transitioning to more plant matter as they mature.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance