- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Tetraogallus himalayensis
- CLASSIFICATION
- Bird
- LIFE SPAN
- 3-6 Years
- SIZE
- 22-29” | 4.4-6.8lbs
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- State Protected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Game
- GAME TYPE
- Upland Game
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
The Himalayan Snowcock can be found in alpine meadows in Central and South Asia. In Nevada, they can be found in the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range near Elko, NV.
- Pinyon juniper forests
Natural History
Female Himalayan Snowcocks will make simple scrapes in the ground to create their nest in areas protected by rocks and bushes. They lay four to six eggs which are incubated for 27-31 days. Himalayan Snowcocks consume roots, berries, grasses, forbes, and seeds.
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