Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tetrao urogallus |
| Codes | wescap1, WECA |
Identification
The Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family within the order Galliformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Tetrao urogallus
Family: Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Order: Galliformes
eBird Code: wescap1