Capercaillies
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The magnificent capercaillie is the largest of all henbirds. The size difference between the maile and female bird is larger than any other bird. The male is 2.5 to 4 times larger than the female bird. It is as long as 90 cm and its wight is 4-6 kg.
The mating dance of the capercaillies is very beautiful, the males are in between fighting very hard. The female birds are very good on hiding themselves but anyway only 7 % of the eggs gives young birds that are alive until next spring.
The capercaillie may attack people. Belowe you can take a look on how an capercaillie attacks - why is it doing this? You find the answer to the questions by putting your curser on the photo belowe.
