Male © Alexander Yakovlev eBird S65208121 Macaulay Library ML 206210821
Female © Josep del Hoyo
Male © Alexander Yakovlev
Male © Alexander Yakovlev

Siberian Grouse Falcipennis falcipennis

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Identification

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Chunky medium-sized gamebird of far eastern Russia. Both sexes are dark brown with white-spotted underparts. Male is heftier and thicker-necked, with a black throat bordered by white. Also note bright red patch of skin above each eye. Female is patchy brown with a more peaked head. Inhabits well-shaded coniferous and mixed forests, where it forages on the ground and in trees. Male gives odd clicks and claps during display.

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