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Snow Partridge

Lerwa lerwa

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
37.3 cm
वजन
581.5 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

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
पंखों का फैलाव 37.3 cm 14.7 in
वजन 581.5 g 20.51 oz

पहचान

पंख

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

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC.

अंडों की संख्या

2-7

ध्वनि

गीत

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.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Galliformes (Gamebirds)
कुल Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Lerwa
प्रजातियां Lerwa lerwa

Distribution

Snow Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Snow Partridge endangered?
The Snow Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Snow Partridge sound like?
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.
How big is the Snow Partridge?
The Snow Partridge has a wingspan of 37.3 cm, weight of 581.5 g.
What order and family does the Snow Partridge belong to?
The Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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