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Western Capercaillie

Tetrao urogallus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Bird
  • Europe

About the Western Capercaillie

The Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) is a bird found in Europe. It is mainly found in forests.

This bird weighs about 4.5 kg and can live for around 11 years. Its top speed is 60 km/h. Its estimated population is around 2 million individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Tetrao urogallus
Group
Bird
Region
Europe
Habitats
Forest
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
4.5 kg
Lifespan
11 years
Top speed
60 km/h
Estimated population
2 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
David Palmer
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Find the Western Capercaillie in Animal Gacha

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