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Red-legged Partridge

Alectoris rufa

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
31,1 cm
Berat
489,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

A medium Phasianidae partridge (~490 g) native to southwestern Europe, particularly the Iberian Peninsula and France. Red bill and legs are diagnostic; flanks boldly barred orange and black. Inhabits open farmland, maquis, and rocky hillsides. Widely released as a gamebird. Near Threatened from agricultural intensification.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 31,1 cm 12.2 in
Berat 489,5 g 17.27 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Blue-grey upperparts; bold chestnut and white barred flanks; white face and throat bordered by black gorget with black streaks; red bill and legs; grey-blue breast; brown back. Sexes similar; iconic game bird.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and farmland in France, Iberian Peninsula, and UK (introduced); native to southwest Europe.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, plant shoots, berries, and invertebrates in rocky farmland and scrub of SW Europe.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 10-55 days.

Ukuran Sarang

11-13

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, rhythmic 'chuck-chu-chukar' or 'chuk-chuk-chukAR' calls; European farmland with slightly nasal quality. Alarm is rapid harsh cackling. Pairs call in duet. Very vocal at dusk on Spanish farmland.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Red-legged Partridge has been recorded in 18 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Red-legged Partridge eat?
Omnivorous; eats seeds, plant shoots, berries, and invertebrates in rocky farmland and scrub of SW Europe.
Where does the Red-legged Partridge live?
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and farmland in France, Iberian Peninsula, and UK (introduced); native to southwest Europe.
Is the Red-legged Partridge endangered?
The Red-legged Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Red-legged Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 10-55 days.
What does the Red-legged Partridge sound like?
Loud, rhythmic 'chuck-chu-chukar' or 'chuk-chuk-chukAR' calls; European farmland with slightly nasal quality. Alarm is rapid harsh cackling. Pairs call in duet. Very vocal at dusk on Spanish farmland.
How big is the Red-legged Partridge?
The Red-legged Partridge has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 489.5 g.
What order and family does the Red-legged Partridge belong to?
The Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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