Arabian Partridge
Alectoris melanocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alectoris-melanocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Arabian Partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.1 cm and a weight of 623 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
아라비아 반도의 바위 와디, 용암 지대, 건조 언덕에 서식하는 대형 꿩과(Phasianidae) 자고새(약 623g). 검은 머리 왕관, 흰 뺨, 줄무늬 측면이 특징이다. 씨앗과 식물 재료를 먹는다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 37.1 cm | 14.6 in |
| 체중 | 623.0 g | 21.98 oz |
식별
깃털
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.
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Endemic to the Arabian Peninsula; resident of rocky desert hillsides and wadi slopes in Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, below 3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, leaves, berries, and invertebrates in rocky Arabian scrubland and wadis.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
산란 수
5-11
소리
노래
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.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 과 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| 종 | Alectoris melanocephala |
Distribution
Arabian Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family