Barbary Partridge
Alectoris barbara
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alectoris-barbara"></birdfyi-bird>The Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.6 cm and a weight of 418.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
A medium Phasianidae partridge (~419 g) of rocky hillsides, scrub, and open slopes across North Africa, the Canary Islands, and Gibraltar. Grey-brown with a spotted chestnut-necklace pattern. Lives in pairs or small coveys; feeds on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Least Concern; introduced as a gamebird in several regions.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 32,6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Berat | 418,5 g | 14.76 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Blue-grey upperparts; chestnut-spotted white flank bars; grey crown; rufous-brown collar with white spots; reddish-orange bill and legs; white face. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but collar spotted.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and coastal areas in North Africa (Morocco to Libya), Canary Islands, Sardinia, Gibraltar, and Madeira.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, berries, shoots, and invertebrates in North African scrub, rocky terrain, and farmland.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 55 days.
Ukuran Sarang
6-27
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, nasal 'kee-kee-kee-KARRR' calls from N African rocky terrain; slightly lower than Red-legged Partridge. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn on rocky hillsides and scrub.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| Spesies | Alectoris barbara |
Distribution
Barbary Partridge has been recorded in 8 countries.
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