Capercaillie Male in Scottish pine forest

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A huge woodland grouse, the large black males are unmistakable. They spend a lot of time feeding on the ground, but may also be found in trees, feeding on shoots. localised breeding species, found in Scottish native pinewood, a rare and vulnerable habitat, and in commercial conifer plantations. The UK capercaillie population has declined so rapidly that it is at very real risk of extinction (for the second time) and is a 'Red List' species.

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Location: Scotland
Photo credit: © TomsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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