Caspian Snowcock

Tetraogallus caspius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

The Caspian snowcock is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.

Fun Fact

It breeds at altitudes from 1,800–3,000 m (5,900–9,800 ft) on bare stony ground with some alpine scrub.

Habitat

Found in the mountains of eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and throughout the Alborz Mountains of Northern Iran.

Diet

Diet consists of seeds and vegetable matter.

Lifespan

To be updated