Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Altai Snowcock
Tetraogallus altaicus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
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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Range and habitat
Open alpine habitats to snowline of far northeastern Kazakhstan, southwestern Siberia, northern Xinjiang, and western and central Mongolia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Altai snowcock
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
