Rock Partridge
Alectoris graeca
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A medium Phasianidae partridge (~633 g) of rocky alpine and subalpine terrain in the Alps, Balkans, and Apennines. Very similar to Chukar but with a broader black face border and whiter throat. Inhabits steep rocky slopes above 600 m. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Near Threatened from tourism pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Poids | 632,5 g | 22.31 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey upperparts purer grey than Chukar; white face and throat with black gorget lacking streaks; bold chestnut and white barred flanks; red bill and legs; grey breast; white supercilium. Very similar to Chukar.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of rocky alpine and subalpine slopes from the Alps and southern Italy through the Balkans to Greece and Turkey, at 1,500–2,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, leaves, shoots, and invertebrates in rocky Mediterranean mountain scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days.
Taille de la couvée
6-21
Son
Chant
Loud 'chuck-chuck-CHUKAR' calls from European alpine scree; similar to Chukar but slightly higher-pitched. Alarm is rapid cackling when flushed from rocks. Males call from rocky perches at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| Espèces | Alectoris graeca |
Distribution
Rock Partridge has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family