The Altai snowcock (Tetraogallus altaicus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in western Mongolia and adjacent areas of China, Kazakhstan and Russia. Its natural habitat is boreal forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Altai Snowcock being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tetraogallus himalayensis
- Tetraogallus caucasicus
- Lagopus muta
- Alectoris graeca
- Tetraogallus tibetanus
- Lagopus leucura
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Genus
- Tetraogallus
- Species
- Tetraogallus altaicus
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