About the Altai Snowcock
The Altai snowcock is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in western Mongolia and adjacent areas of China, Kazakhstan and Russia. Its natural habitat is boreal forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tetraogallus altaicus |
| Species Codes | altsno1, ALSN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Altai Snowcock belong to?
The Altai Snowcock (Tetraogallus altaicus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Altai Snowcock?
The Altai snowcock is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in western Mongolia and adjacent areas of China, Kazakhstan and Russia. Its natural habitat is boreal forests....
Where can I report a Altai Snowcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Altai Snowcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code altsno1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
77
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