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Beifußhuhn

Centrocercus urophasianus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Centrocercus
Species
Centrocercus urophasianus (Beifußhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キジオライチョウ
Chinese 大艾草榛雞
Spanish Gallo de las artemisas grande
French Tétras des armoises
German Beifußhuhn
Portuguese tetraz-das-artemísias
Russian Шалфейный тетерев

Similar Species in Centrocercus

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Kleinbeifußhuhn
Centrocercus minimus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beifußhuhn?
The scientific name of Beifußhuhn is Centrocercus urophasianus. It belongs to the genus Centrocercus.
What is the conservation status of Beifußhuhn?
Beifußhuhn (Centrocercus urophasianus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Beifußhuhn live?
Beifußhuhn is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Beifußhuhn belong to?
Beifußhuhn (Centrocercus urophasianus) belongs to the genus Centrocercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
What kingdom does Beifußhuhn belong to?
Beifußhuhn (Centrocercus urophasianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Beifußhuhn?
The closest relatives of Beifußhuhn in the genus Centrocercus include Kleinbeifußhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Centrocercus — 2 Species

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Beifußhuhn
Centrocercus urophasianus
NT
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Kleinbeifußhuhn
Centrocercus minimus
EN
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