The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie / ˌkæpərˈkeɪl (j) i /, [3] is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species.

The Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species. It is found across Europe and the Palearctic and is renowned for its courtship display.

The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), is a member of the grouse family. It is also called the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, or just capercaillie. It is found across Europe and the Palearctic. It is sexually dimorphic. It is a least concern species. [3]

Also known as the western grouse, this large bird species is present through much of Europe and northern Asia. Their range has restricted over the last few centuries and is now extinct in …

Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian Capercaillie, Wood Grouse, Heather Cock, Cock-of-the-Woods, or Capercaillie, is the largest living member of the grouse family.

Huge gamebird of conifer forest, adjacent moorland, and clearings with shrubs, mainly in wilder areas. Mostly elusive, but occasional males go "rogue" and attack hikers. Groups of males display just after dawn in early spring, holding their tail raised and fanned like a turkey. Massive male is blackish overall with long tail, white shoulder spot.

Western Capercaillies inhabit boreal and montane coniferous forests across Eurasia, from Scotland and Scandinavia to eastern Siberia. They prefer mature forests with a diverse understory and open areas for lekking. In the UK, they are now restricted to the Scottish Highlands, where reintroduction efforts have had limited success.

The Western Capercaillie is the largest species of grouse in the world. Male: Weighs up to 5kg, L. 95cm (of which 30-40cm is its long, rounded tail). Predominantly dark slate-grey; Blacker underparts; Dark, glossy green breast; Dark brown wings and mantle; Creamy-white speckles often form a band across the central tail feathers

The western capercaillie, also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie, is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species. The heaviest-known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a …

Meet the western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding, facts and behavior.