Caucasian Snowcock
Tetraogallus caucasicus
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The Caucasian snowcock is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
Fun Fact
It nests in a bare ground scrape and lays typically 5-6 greenish eggs, which are incubated only by the female.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Caucasian mountains.
Diet
Diet mainly consists of different small shrubs and plant species, with invertebrates rarely if ever being eaten by the bird.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance