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Philby's Partridge

Alectoris philbyi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
32,2 cm
Berat
441,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Philby's Partridge (Alectoris philbyi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 441 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium Phasianidae partridge (~441 g) of barren lava plateaux and rocky escarpments in southwestern Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Grey-brown with a distinctive black forehead stripe and white-spotted flanks. Adapted to extreme aridity. Feeds on dry seeds and invertebrates. Rarely studied; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 32,2 cm 12.7 in
Berat 441,0 g 15.56 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia and northwestern Yemen (Asir and Hijaz escarpments), at 1,500–3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, shoots, berries, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of the Arabian Peninsula.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

8-10

Suara

Kicauan

Loud 'chuck-chukAR' calls from SW Arabian Peninsula lava fields; similar to Chukar but slightly lower. Alarm is rapid cackling rattle. Calls from rocky lava terrain at dawn. Pairs often call in duet.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Alectoris
Spesies Alectoris philbyi

Distribution

Philby's Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Philby's Partridge eat?
Feeds on seeds, shoots, berries, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of the Arabian Peninsula.
Where does the Philby's Partridge live?
Endemic to the mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia and northwestern Yemen (Asir and Hijaz escarpments), at 1,500–3,000 m.
Is the Philby's Partridge endangered?
The Philby's Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Philby's Partridge nest?
Incubation: 25 days.
What does the Philby's Partridge sound like?
Loud 'chuck-chukAR' calls from SW Arabian Peninsula lava fields; similar to Chukar but slightly lower. Alarm is rapid cackling rattle. Calls from rocky lava terrain at dawn. Pairs often call in duet.
How big is the Philby's Partridge?
The Philby's Partridge has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 441.0 g.
What order and family does the Philby's Partridge belong to?
The Philby's Partridge (Alectoris philbyi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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