About the Tibetan Snowcock
The Tibetan snowcock is a bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. This species is found in high-altitude regions of the Western Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, where it overlaps in part with the larger Himalayan snowcock. The head is greyish and there is a white crescent patch behind the eye and underside is white with black stripes. In flight the secondaries show a broad white trailing edge.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tetraogallus tibetanus |
| Species Codes | tibsno1, TISN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tibetan Snowcock belong to?
The Tibetan Snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Tibetan Snowcock?
The Tibetan snowcock is a bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. This species is found in high-altitude regions of the Western Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, where it overlaps in part with the larger Himalayan snowcock. The head is greyish and there...
Where can I report a Tibetan Snowcock sighting?
You can log sightings of Tibetan Snowcock on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tibsno1, or on iNaturalist.
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