Chukar
Alectoris chukar
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A medium Phasianidae partridge (~573 g) of rocky, arid hillsides from southeastern Europe to the Himalayas. Pale grey-buff with bold black-barred flanks and a black face necklace. Gregarious in winter coveys. Feeds on seeds, grass, and invertebrates. Widely introduced as a gamebird worldwide; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 573.0 g | 20.21 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-brown upperparts; white face and throat with clean black gorget without streaks; bold chestnut and white barred flanks; grey breast; red bill and legs. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but lacks streaked gorget.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of rocky semi-arid hillsides from southeastern Europe and Turkey east through Central Asia to China; introduced widely in North America.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, grain, shoots, and invertebrates in rocky and arid terrain across Eurasia.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-25 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Clutch Size
6-20
Sound
Song
Loud 'chukar-chukar-chukar' calls giving bird its name; rhythmic and carrying across rocky hillsides. Widely introduced species. Alarm is rapid cackling burst. Males call from rocks at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| Species | Alectoris chukar |
Distribution
Chukar has been recorded in 19 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family