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Snow Partridge

Lerwa lerwa

Least Concern
翼開長
37.3 cm
体重
581.5 g
Phasianidae
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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について

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
翼開長 37.3 cm 14.7 in
体重 581.5 g 20.51 oz

識別

羽毛

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

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC.

一腹卵数

2-7

鳴き声

さえずり

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.

分類学

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

Distribution

Snow Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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