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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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camouflage and running ability
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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duller than adults
develops after first molt
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gptkbp:behavior
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ground-dwelling
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gptkbp:breeding_range
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mountain ranges of Central Asia
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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gptkb:spring
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gptkbp:call
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varied vocalizations
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gptkbp:character_voice
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calls and whistles
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Aves
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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average of 5 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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brown and gray plumage
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gptkbp:coloration
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camouflaged plumage
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Caspian_snowcock
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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monitored by wildlife organizations
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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hunted for sport in some regions
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
grasses and herbs
insects and plants
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Central_Asia
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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seed disperser
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gptkbp:egg_color
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cream or pale brown
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gptkbp:egg_size
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4-6 eggs per clutch
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Phasianidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by E. A. M. de Filippi in 1863
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 10-12 days
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gptkbp:flight_style
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limited flying ability
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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forages for seeds and plants
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Tetraogallus
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gptkbp:habitat
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mountainous regions
alpine meadows
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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steep rocky slopes
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gptkbp:habitat_range
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from 1,500 to 4,000 meters elevation
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gptkbp:hatching_time
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varies by environmental conditions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Tetraogallus caspius
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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24-26 days
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:length
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50-60 cm
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gptkbp:local_names
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gptkb:Caspian_snowcock
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gptkbp:mating_system
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monogamous
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:nest_location
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under bushes or rocks
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gptkbp:nesting
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ground nests
April to June
depends on predator presence
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Galliformes
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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foxes
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Tetraogallus
gptkb:Tetraogallus_altaicus
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gptkbp:research_status
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studied in various ecological studies
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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may form small flocks outside breeding season
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none known
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends territory during breeding season
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:weight
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1.5-2.5 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife
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overgrazing and development
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Snow_Cock
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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