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Himalayan Snowcock

Tetraogallus himalayensis · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
himsno, HISN

About the Himalayan Snowcock

The Himalayan snowcock is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae found across the Himalayan ranges and parts of the adjoining Pamir range of Asia. It is found on alpine pastures and on steep rocky cliffs where they will dive down the hill slopes to escape. It overlaps with the slightly smaller Tibetan snowcock in parts of its wide range. The populations from different areas show variations in the colouration and about five subspecies have been designated. They were introduced in the mountains of Nevada in the United States in the 1960s and a wild population has established in the Ruby Mountains.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesTetraogallus himalayensis
Species Codeshimsno, HISN

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Himalayan Snowcock belong to?

The Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Himalayan Snowcock?

The Himalayan snowcock is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae found across the Himalayan ranges and parts of the adjoining Pamir range of Asia. It is found on alpine pastures and on steep rocky cliffs where they will dive down the hill slopes to escape. It overlaps with the slightly smalle...

Where can I report a Himalayan Snowcock sighting?

You can log sightings of Himalayan Snowcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himsno, or on iNaturalist.