🌿Native Nature

Western Capercaillie

Tetrao urogallus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Tetrao

About

The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the wood grouse, heather cock, or just capercaillie /ˌkæpərˈkeɪli/, is the largest member of the grouse family. The largest known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kg (16 lb). The species shows extreme sexual dimorphism, with the male twice the size of the female. Found across Eurasia, this ground-living forest bird is renowned for its mating display. The worldwide population is categorised as "Least concern" by the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Capercaillie?
The scientific name of Western Capercaillie is Tetrao urogallus.
What kingdom does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the family Phasianidae.
What genus does Western Capercaillie belong to?
Western Capercaillie belongs to the genus Tetrao.