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Snow Partridge

Lerwa lerwa

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
37,3 cm
Berat
581,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 37,3 cm 14.7 in
Berat 581,5 g 20.51 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

2-7

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Snow Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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