Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lerwa-lerwa"></birdfyi-bird>The Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.3 cm and a weight of 581.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized partridge (~580 g) of family Phasianidae, with intricately barred black-and-white plumage and red bill and legs. Inhabits alpine and subalpine rocky slopes and meadows across the Himalayas and adjacent ranges at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Forages for grass seeds, shoots, and insects. Least Concern; one of the highest-altitude dwelling partridges; well adapted to extreme cold and snow.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.3 cm | 14.7 in |
| Weight | 581.5 g | 20.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Upperparts densely barred black-and-white creating snow-speckled pattern; underparts chestnut-red streaked white; bill and legs red; sexes similar. Striking barred upperparts adapt to rocky snow-line habitat.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-7
Sound
Song
Series of clear, whistled 'wee-wee-wee-WEE' rising in pitch toward end. Alpine Himalayan species. Alarm is a harsh rattling chatter; call carries across open rocky terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lerwa |
| Species | Lerwa lerwa |
Distribution
Snow Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family