About the Siberian Grouse
The Siberian grouse, also known as Siberian spruce grouse, Amur grouse, or Asian spruce grouse, is a short, rotund forest-dwelling grouse. A sedentary, non-migratory bird, it is the only member of the genus Falcipennis. The spruce grouse of North America, which physically looks similar, is now placed in the monotypic genus Canachites.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Falcipennis falcipennis |
| Species Codes | sibgro2, SIGR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Siberian Grouse belong to?
The Siberian Grouse (Falcipennis falcipennis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Siberian Grouse?
The Siberian Grouse is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Siberian Grouse?
The Siberian grouse, also known as Siberian spruce grouse, Amur grouse, or Asian spruce grouse, is a short, rotund forest-dwelling grouse. A sedentary, non-migratory bird, it is the only member of the genus Falcipennis. The spruce grouse of North America, which physically looks similar, is now place...
Where can I report a Siberian Grouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Siberian Grouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sibgro2, or on iNaturalist.
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