Western Capercaillie Facts
Tetrao urogallus
- Diet
- They mainly feed on Vaccinium species, especially bilberry, find cover in young tree growth, and use the open spaces when flying.
- Lifespan
- Up to 18 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Western Capercaillie Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Western Capercaillies Eat?
Western Capercaillies have a herbivore diet that includes They mainly feed on Vaccinium species, especially bilberry, find cover in young tree growth, and use the open spaces when flying.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Western Capercaillie Conservation Status
Western Capercaillie is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 18 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 2,716.61 g
Fun facts
- As habitat specialists, they hardly use any other forest types.
- The western capercaillie is adapted to its original habitats—old coniferous forests with a rich interior structure and dense ground vegetation of Vaccinium species under a light canopy.
- Western capercaillies are not elegant fliers due to their body weight and short, rounded wings.
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