Tibetan Partridge
Perdix hodgsoniae
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A compact Phasianidae partridge (~372 g) inhabiting high-altitude scrub and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent Himalayas, typically above 3,000 m. Flocks forage on seeds, shoots, and invertebrates. Tolerates harsh winters through tight covey roosting. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Peso | 372,0 g | 13.12 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
White face with bold black mask through eye; chestnut-orange flanks heavily barred white; grey crown and nape; brownish upperparts; white underparts with chestnut horseshoe patch on belly.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Resident of stony hillsides and alpine grassland on the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent ranges in Nepal, India, Pakistan, and China at 3,000–5,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Grazes on alpine grasses, seeds, and plant shoots; takes insects and other invertebrates, especially when feeding young.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO,SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
6-12
Sonido
Canto
Harsh, grating 'kerrr-ik' calls repeated from high-altitude Tibetan scrub; somewhat similar to Grey Partridge but raspier. Alarm is sharp cackle. Pairs call antiphonally at dawn across plateau.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Perdix |
| Especies | Perdix hodgsoniae |
Distribution
Tibetan Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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