




Tetrao urogallus
The Western Capercaillie is a large, beautiful bird found in forests. Males are known for their impressive courtship displays, puffing up their feathers to attract females. They are shy and prefer to stay hidden among the trees.
Hábitat: Forests
The Western Capercaillie is a very large ground-dwelling bird. Males are striking with glossy dark plumage, a metallic green breast, and bright red eyebrows, contrasting with the smaller, camouflaged mottled brown females.





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Capercaillie chicks can fly short distances just two weeks after hatching!
It's Europe's largest grouse, often called the "King of the Forest."
Males perform a dramatic "lekking" dance to impress females.
Their strong claws help them walk easily over deep snow.
Western Capercaillie males can make a series of gurgling and booming sounds that helps them attract mates.
Western Capercaillie has specialized gut bacteria that allows them to digest tough conifer needles in winter.
Western Capercaillie has mottled brown and black plumage that helps them blend perfectly into dense forest undergrowth.
They mainly eat conifer needles, buds, and shoots, but also enjoy berries and insects in summer.
Diferencias por edad: Chicks eat mostly insects, gradually shifting to a plant-based diet as they grow.
Aquila chrysaetos
Adult capercaillie can be hunted by this powerful raptor.
Vulpes vulpes
Predates on capercaillie eggs, chicks, and sometimes adults.
Pinus sylvestris
Provides essential food (needles) and shelter, especially in winter.
Vaccinium myrtillus
Their berries and leaves are a vital food source in summer.
Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.
Crestado describe a los animales que poseen un mechón prominente de plumas, pelo o piel en la cabeza.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
El estado de amenazado indica que es probable que una especie pase a estar en peligro de extinción en el futuro cercano si no se toman medidas efectivas de conservación.
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If you see a bird in the wild, it's best to watch quietly from a distance.
54-90 cm
70-125 cm
1.5-6.7 kg
6-8 años
60 km/h
They mainly eat conifer needles, buds, and shoots, but also enjoy berries and insects in summer.
Forests
Foraging
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