Arabian Partridge vs Altai Snowcock
Alectoris melanocephala 比較対象 Tetraogallus altaicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Arabian Partridge | Altai Snowcock |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alectoris melanocephala | Tetraogallus altaicus |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 37.1 cm (14.6 in) | 56.9 cm (22.4 in) |
| 体重 | 623.0 g (21.98 oz) | 2770.0 g (97.71 oz) |
| 食性 | Eats seeds, leaves, berries, and invertebrates in rocky Arabian scrubland and wadis. | Feeds on alpine grasses, seeds, berries, and shoots; digs for roots and bulbs in Altai … |
| 一腹卵数 | 5-11 | 4-15 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Arabian Partridge
Loud, deep 'chuck-chuck-CHUKKAR' calls from Arabian Peninsula rocky wadis; lower and more resonant than other Alectoris. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn from rocky terrain.
Altai Snowcock
Loud, ringing whistled 'whi-WHEEE' echoing across Altai alpine slopes; deeper than Tibetan Snowcock due to larger size. Alarm is rapid barking. Calls at dawn from rocky ridgelines.
Geographic Range & Migration
Arabian Partridge
Endemic to the Arabian Peninsula; resident of rocky desert hillsides and wadi slopes in Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, below 3,000 m.
Altai Snowcock
Resident of alpine rocky slopes and grassy hillsides in the Altai and Sayan mountains of Russia, Kazakhstan, and western Mongolia, at 2,000–4,000 m.
保全状況
Arabian Partridge
Altai Snowcock
How to Tell Them Apart
Arabian Partridge
Grey-blue upperparts; white flank bars edged black; large white face and throat with bold black surround extending up to black crown; chestnut-barred flanks; red bill and legs. Largest Alectoris partridge.
Altai Snowcock
Largest snowcock; grey-brown upperparts with buff streaks; white underparts with grey breast; rufous necklace streaks on lower neck; white outer tail in flight; whitish face with dark ear patch. Sexes …
About These Birds
Arabian Partridge
A large Phasianidae partridge (~623 g) of rocky wadis, lava fields, and arid hillsides in the Arabian Peninsula. Boldly marked with a black head, white supercilium, and chestnut flank bars. Inhabits steep rocky terrain; feeds on seeds, leaves, and invertebrates. Nationally protected in several states; Least Concern.
Altai Snowcock
アルタイセッケイはアルタイ山脈の高山地帯に生息する大型のキジ科の鳥です。険しい岩場の斜面を好み、植物の種子や葉を食べます。