Western capercaillie / Auerhuhn (Tetrao urogallus)

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Wikipedia: Western capercaillie Source: OTHER 1200px-Tetrao_urogallus_Richard_Bartz.jpg
Classification: Genus Tetrao; Subfamily Grouses (Tetraoninae); Family Turkeys (Phasianidae)
Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel RL 1
Vocalization: Display-sounds from male unmistakable. Then closing with grinding and hissing sounds. [Link]
Song: Four phased song: First a slow introductory, double-tapping phase which suddenly bursts into an accelerating crescendo followed by a distinct pop. [Link]
Calls: Female calls with a deep nasal "kok kok". [Link]
Physical details: length=60-87 cm, wingspan=87-125 cm, weight=1500-5000 g
Habitats: Mountain

🔍 No documented observation