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Auerhuhn (Tetrao Urogallus)  Austria,Geotagged,Tetrao urogallus,Western Capercaillie,alpenzoo Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. Cool, great introduction! Posted 13 years ago

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The Western Capercaillie is the largest member of the grouse family. The largest known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kg. Found across Europe and Asia, it is renowned for its mating display.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2012. Captured Jul 5, 2012 11:21 in Weiherburggasse 35b, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 90mm