East Caucasian tur
Scientific name: Capra cylindricornis
- How weight is recorded: Carcass weight
Field notes
Appearance
Dark greyish-brown coat with lighter patches on rump and inner legs. Males have long, robust horns that curve upward and backward; females have much shorter horns. Robust, muscular build.
Size and weight
Adult males 65–100 kg, females 40–50 kg. Body length 120–130 cm.
Habitat
Steep rocky alpine slopes with sparse vegetation and grassland. Inhabits elevations from approximately 2000–4200 m.
Distribution
Endemic to the East Caucasus. Occupies steep, exposed high-altitude terrain with good visibility and access to alpine forage.
Diet
Grazes on alpine herbs, clover, and grasses; supplements with berries and seeds in autumn.
Behaviour
Diurnal, most active at dawn and dusk. Gregarious in small herds; solitary males are common outside rutting season.
Hunting tips
Search for tracks in snow or soft ground, and small round droppings. Approach downwind across open slopes, using terrain folds for concealment. Glass high vantage points frequently; animals typically move upslope as daytime warmth builds.
Carcass weight
This species is logged by carcass weight — the animal weighed dressed, the way hunting teams normally report it.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 3 countries in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.