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Tibetan Partridge

Perdix hodgsoniae

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
30.8 cm
वजन
372.0 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

The Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 372 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
पंखों का फैलाव 30.8 cm 12.1 in
वजन 372.0 g 13.12 oz

पहचान

पंख

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

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: NO,SC.

अंडों की संख्या

6-12

ध्वनि

गीत

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.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Tibetan Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Tibetan Partridge endangered?
The Tibetan Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Partridge nest?
Nest type: NO,SC.
What does the Tibetan Partridge sound like?
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.
How big is the Tibetan Partridge?
The Tibetan Partridge has a wingspan of 30.8 cm, weight of 372.0 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Partridge belong to?
The Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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