Tetraogallus himalayensis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations camouflage and hiding
gptkbp:adult_plumage acquired after first molt
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
depends on food availability
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:call varied vocalizations
gptkbp:character_voice calls and songs
gptkbp:climate_adaptation cold climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 4-8 eggs
gptkbp:coloration brown and gray plumage
more vibrant than females
more camouflaged
gptkbp:common_name Himalayan Snowcock
gptkbp:conservation protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance hunted for sport
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:egg_color cream or pale brown
gptkbp:egg_size about 4 cm long
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phasianidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 2 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style strong flier
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Tetraogallus
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
alpine meadows
gptkbp:habitat_preference rocky slopes
gptkbp:habitat_range 3000-5000 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetraogallus himalayensis
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
gptkbp:local_names various regional names
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
none observed
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:nest_location under bushes or rocks
gptkbp:nesting April to June
ground nest
affected by weather conditions
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
snakes and birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tetraogallus_caspius
gptkbp:reproduction high parental investment
gptkbp:research_status studied in the wild
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose flocks outside breeding season
gptkbp:subspecies Tetraogallus himalayensis tibetanus
Tetraogallus himalayensis himalayensis
gptkbp:territory vocal and visual displays
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:weight 1.5-2.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife ongoing projects
a significant threat.
gptkbp:wing_configuration 90-100 cm
gptkbp:youth_development precocial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tetraogallus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7