Philby's Partridge
Alectoris philbyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alectoris-philbyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Philby's Partridge (Alectoris philbyi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 441 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium Phasianidae partridge (~441 g) of barren lava plateaux and rocky escarpments in southwestern Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Grey-brown with a distinctive black forehead stripe and white-spotted flanks. Adapted to extreme aridity. Feeds on dry seeds and invertebrates. Rarely studied; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Weight | 441.0 g | 15.56 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia and northwestern Yemen (Asir and Hijaz escarpments), at 1,500–3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, shoots, berries, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of the Arabian Peninsula.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25 days.
Clutch Size
8-10
Sound
Song
Loud 'chuck-chukAR' calls from SW Arabian Peninsula lava fields; similar to Chukar but slightly lower. Alarm is rapid cackling rattle. Calls from rocky lava terrain at dawn. Pairs often call in duet.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| Species | Alectoris philbyi |
Distribution
Philby's Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family