Caucasian grouse

species of bird

The Caucasian grouse or Causasian black grouse (Tetrao mlokosiewiczi) is a large bird in the grouse family. It is closely related to the black grouse (T. tetrix). It occurs in extreme southeastern Europe and adjacent regions.[2][3] The scientific name of this bird commemorates the Polish naturalist Ludwik Mlokosiewicz.

Caucasian grouse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Genus: Tetrao
Species:
T. mlokosiewiczi
Binomial name
Tetrao mlokosiewiczi
Synonyms

Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

References change

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Tetrao mlokosiewiczi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. Gokhelashvili, R.; Kerry, P.R.; Gavashelishvili, L. (2003). "How much do we know about the Caucasian Black Grouse Tetrao mlokosiewiczi". Sandgrouse. 25 (1): 33–40.
  3. Gavashelishvili, A.; Javakhishvili, Z. (2010). "Combining radio-telemetry and random observations to model the habitat of Near Threatened Caucasian grouse Tetrao mlokosiewiczi". Oryx. 44 (4): 491–500. doi:10.1017/S0030605310000979. S2CID 84468892.