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Bonasa sewerzowi

[edit] Identification

34cm. Rufous upperparts with broad black bars, chestnut upper breast, black throat bordered white, white patch behind eye, barred tail.

[edit] Distribution

Central and south-west China and eastern Tibet.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 2 subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Birch and coniferous mountain forest.

[edit] Behaviour

They build a nest from moss and grass; 5-8 white eggs are laid.

The diet includes spruce seeds, buds, leaves, flowers, and shoots.

[edit] References

ARKive

[edit] External Links

• View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages