Additional species Flashcards
Name the 6 species of deer present in the UK?
- Red
- Fallow
- Roe
- Sikka
- Muntjac
- Chinese water
What is the Latin name for red deer?
Cervus Elaphus
How much to red deer weigh?
100-340kg
What colour is the coat of red deer?
Red brown in summer, grey brown in winter, rump patch yellowish.
When are red deer antlers cast?
March/ April
When do red deer rut?
Mid September to mid October.
when are the red deer calves born?
June
Where is red deer found?
Whole of Europe, Scotland, NE, West Country and East Anglia
What do red deer impact on forestry?
they strip branches off up to 5’6”
what is the largest land mammal in Uk?
Red deer.
What is unique about the fallow deer tail?
It is 15-24 cm (longer than other deer)
what is the Latin name for fallow deer?
Dama Dama
What colour is the fallow deer coat?
Summer: red brown with white spots
Winter: grey with less distinct spotting.
From the rear: white with darker borders (horse-shoe appearance)
What type of antler-shape do fallow deer have?
Palmated antlers
when do fallow deer cast their antlers?
April/ May (slightly later than red deer)
When do fallow deer rut?
End of October and beginning of November (later than red deer)
Where are fallow deer found?
Throughout UK - Mid to S England and parts of Wales.
What are the four possible colours of fallow deer?
Common - deep chestnut with white spots - black band and white rump fringed in black.
Menil - lighter than common, creamier brown, more spots than common.
Black - no white anywhere but paler shading
White - creamier as young and white as they mature.
What is the Latin name for Roe Deer?
Capreolus capreolus
what is special about the roe deer tail?
only 2-3cm long (v short)
What is the coat colour of roe deer?
Summer - bright foxy red.
Winter - grey brown
From the rear - round rump with almost invisible tail
What are roe deer antlers like?
Short and branched - usually a mature buck has 6 points.
When do Roe deer rut?
Last week in July and the first week in August?
When are calves born and what is common?
Mid May (twins are common)
Where are roe deer found?
They are present in the whole of the UK with a dense population in Scotland.
What is the Latin name for Sikka deer?
Cervus Nippon
What differentiates Sikka deer?
Large white gland on rear lower leg and U shaped on forehead.
What is the Latin name for Muntjac deer?
Muntiacus reevesi
What is the Latin name of Chinese water deer?
Hydroptes intermis.
What is a distinguishing feature of Chinese Water deer?
They have tusks.
What is the open season of pheasants?
1st Oct - 1st Feb
Name 2 distinguishing features of male pheasants?
Scarlett wattle and white ring around neck.
When is the open season for partridges?
1st Sept - 1st Feb
What is the latin name for the red legged partridge?
alextoris rufa
what is the latin name for the grey partridge?
perdix perdix
Where were they imported from?
Southern France
How can you identify male partridges?
Dark chestnut horseshoe patch on lower breast - poorly developed in females.
What are the three types of migratory birds in the British isles?
- Mallards
- Teal
- Wigeon
What are the two groups of geese?
- grey
2. Black
What is the open season for ducks?
1st Sept-31st jan (inland), 20th feb foreshore.
what is the Latin name for Mallards?
Anas platyrhinchos