Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi)
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Caucasian Grouse

Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi (Taczanowski, 1875)

37–55 cmLength814 gWeight

The Caucasian grouse or Caucasian black grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) is a large bird in the grouse tribe.

Busiest months: May · Most records: Georgia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Caucasian Grouse has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Kuro slopesGeorgia446 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Georgia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Caucasian grouse or Caucasian black grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) is a large bird in the grouse tribe. It is closely related to the black grouse (L. tetrix).

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Questions

How big is the Caucasian Grouse?

The Caucasian Grouse is about 37–55 cm long and weighs around 814 g.

Where does the Caucasian Grouse live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: montane far southwestern Russia east to northeastern Azerbaijan and south to northeastern Turkey, Armenia and far northwestern Iran. It is most often recorded in Georgia.

When is the best time to see the Caucasian Grouse?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Caucasian Grouse endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Caucasian Grouse as Near Threatened.

What does the Caucasian Grouse eat?

Main food: Land plants.

What family is the Caucasian Grouse in?

It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
37–55 cm
Weight
814 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Land plants
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
198 mm
Tail
167 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
47 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: montane far southwestern Russia east to northeastern Azerbaijan and south to northeastern Turkey, Armenia and far northwestern Iran

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Lyrurus

Other birds in the genus Lyrurus

Black GrouseBlack GrouseLyrurus tetrixUdzungwa Forest PartridgeUdzungwa Forest PartridgeXenoperdix udzungwensisFerruginous PartridgeFerruginous PartridgeCaloperdix oculeusCrested PartridgeCrested PartridgeRollulus rouloulBlack PartridgeBlack PartridgeMelanoperdix nigerHill PartridgeHill PartridgeArborophila torqueolaSichuan PartridgeSichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectusChestnut-breasted PartridgeChestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandelliiWhite-necklaced PartridgeWhite-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingicaRufous-throated PartridgeRufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularis
Caucasian Grouse

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