See-see Partridge
Ammoperdix griseogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ammoperdix-griseogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 203 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A small Phasianidae partridge (~203 g) of arid rocky desert and stony hillsides from the Sinai to Afghanistan. Males have a distinctive grey throat and orange-buff flank stripes. Named for its whistling 'see-see' call. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Highly adapted to hot, dry environments. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Poids | 203,0 g | 7.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male sandy-grey with bold black and white lateral head stripes; chestnut and white barred flanks; grey upperparts; white underparts. Female plain sandy-buff with faint barring; lacks bold head pattern of male.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of arid rocky hillsides and desert scrub from southeastern Iran and Afghanistan west through Pakistan to Oman and the Arabian Peninsula.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, plant shoots, and invertebrates in arid rocky terrain of Central Asia; relies on sparse desert vegetation.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days.
Taille de la couvée
5-16
Son
Chant
Loud 'see-see-see' whistle giving rise to common name; soft, penetrating, and repeated. Middle Eastern rocky terrain species. Alarm is rapid staccato 'kek'. Contact calls between pair low clucking.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Ammoperdix |
| Espèces | Ammoperdix griseogularis |
Distribution
See-see Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family