- "The Black Grouse has distinct red bare skin over its eyes that plumps up during the courting ritual known as "lek". During the lek, males, and at times up to hundreds of males, collect in "lekking" grounds every dawn to display their strength and plumage to increase their chances of mating with a hen. The Black Grouse is a sedentary bird, which means it does not migrate. The Black Grouse has a large range across most of northern Europe and Russia. They are capable of hybridization with other species such as Ringneck Pheasant, Western Capercaillie and Willow Ptarmigan."
- ― In-Game Description
The Black Grouse is a class 1 grouse species that can be hunted on Revontuli Coast, and Salzwiesen Park.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Territorial, engages in elaborate courtship displays |
| Habitat | Transitional zones between forest and clearings |
| Senses | Great hearing and eyesight, poor sense of smell |
| Social | Flocks in single-sex groups and mixed groups |
| Active | During the day |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 1 Ammo |
| Species | Lyrurus tetrix |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Revontuli Coast | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 00:00 - 04:30 |  Resting
|
| 04:00 - 08:30 |  Feeding
|
| 08:00 - 11:30 | Feeding
|
| 11:00 - 14:30 | Resting
|
| 14:00 - 18:30 | Feeding
|
| 18:00 - 21:30 | Feeding
|
| 21:00 - 00:30 | Resting
|
Plumage Variants[]
Male[]
Dark - Front
Dark - Back
Leucistic Variation 1 - Front
Leucistic Variation 1 - Back
Leucistic Variation 2 - Front
Leucistic Variation 2 - Back
Leucistic Variation 3 - Front
Leucistic Variation 3 - Back
Melanistic Variation 1 - Front
Melanistic Variation 1 - Back
Melanistic Variation 2 - Front
Melanistic Variation 2 - Back
Female[]
Brown - Front
Brown - Back
Dark - Front
Dark - Back
Gold - Front
Gold - Back
Orange - Front
Orange - Back
Plumage Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Dark (99.87%) |
X | X | Leucistic Variation 1 (0.03%), Leucistic Variation 2 (0.03%), Leucistic Variation 3 (0.03%), Melanistic Variation 1 (0.03%), Melanistic Variation 2 (0.03%) |
| Female | Brown (74.77%) Dark (25.03%) |
X | Gold (0.10%), Orange (0.10%) |
X |
Trivia[]
- The scientific name of the Black Grouse is derived of two parts: lyra (lyre) + orus (Tail). It's distinctive lyre shaped tail gives it it's name.[1] [2]
- The males hold large spring gatherings called leks where they compete for females.[3]
