Black Grouse
The black grouse of northern Eurasia is the classic lek-forming species of grouse. Soon after arriving on his territory, the male black grouse assumes his display posture. Females may initially pay little obvious attention to the displaying males. Like other lekking grouse, females nest without any male assistance, laying a clutch of 5–12 eggs, and incubating them for 24–26 days. The young can fly at 2–3 weeks of age.
Regions Birds Are Found
Collection Location & Year
Russia 2001
Taxonomy
| Order | Galliformes |
|---|---|
| Family | Phasianidae |
| Sub Family | Tetraoninae |
| Species | Tetrao |
| Genus | tetrix |
Gender
Male
References
- Cramp, S., and K. E. L. Simmons, eds. 1980. The Birds of the Western Palearctic. Vol. 2. (Hawks to Bustards) London, UK: Oxford Univ. Press.
- Johnsgard, P. A. 1983. The Grouse of the World. Lincoln, NE: Univ. of Nebraska Press.
- del Hoyo, J. A. Elliot, and J. Sargatal, eds. 1994. Handbook of Birds of the World. Vol. 2 (New World Vultures to Guineafowl). Barcelona, Spain: Lynx Editions.