探検鳥類

Western Capercaillie

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.

生息地: Forests

外見

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.

AnimaliaChordataAvesGalliformesPhasianidaeTetrao
Western Capercaillie
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Western Capercaillie

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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.

特殊能力

能力

Booming Courtship Call

Western Capercaillie males can make a series of gurgling and booming sounds that helps them attract mates.

能力

Winter Survival Gut

Western Capercaillie has specialized gut bacteria that allows them to digest tough conifer needles in winter.

能力

Forest Camouflage

Western Capercaillie has mottled brown and black plumage that helps them blend perfectly into dense forest undergrowth.

サイズと詳細

長さ
54-90 cm
翼開長
70-125 cm
体重
1.5-6.7 kg
寿命
6-8 年
Top Speed
60 km/h
一度の産卵数
5-12
抱卵期間
26-29 日

食性と食事

They mainly eat conifer needles, buds, and shoots, but also enjoy berries and insects in summer.

年齢による違い: Chicks eat mostly insects, gradually shifting to a plant-based diet as they grow.

主な食物

  • Pine needles
  • Spruce needles
  • Juniper berries
  • Bilberries
  • Heather shoots
  • Insects

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Adult capercaillie can be hunted by this powerful raptor.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Predates on capercaillie eggs, chicks, and sometimes adults.

depends on

Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Provides essential food (needles) and shelter, especially in winter.

depends on

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Their berries and leaves are a vital food source in summer.

特徴

別名

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

If you see a bird in the wild, it's best to watch quietly from a distance.

よくある質問

Western Capercaillieの長さは何ですか?

54-90 cm

Western Capercaillieの翼開長は何ですか?

70-125 cm

Western Capercaillieの体重は何ですか?

1.5-6.7 kg

Western Capercaillieの寿命は何ですか?

6-8 年

Western Capercaillieのtop Speedは何ですか?

60 km/h

Western Capercaillieは何を食べますか?

They mainly eat conifer needles, buds, and shoots, but also enjoy berries and insects in summer.

Western Capercaillieは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests

Western Capercaillieはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

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