Arabian Partridge

Arabian Partridge

Alectoris melanocephala

Least Concern
날개 폭
37.1 cm
체중
623.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Alectoris
Alectoris melanocephala

Distribution

Arabian Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Arabian Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, leaves, berries, and invertebrates in rocky Arabian scrubland and wadis.
Where does the Arabian Partridge live?
Endemic to the Arabian Peninsula; resident of rocky desert hillsides and wadi slopes in Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, below 3,000 m.
Is the Arabian Partridge endangered?
The Arabian Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arabian Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
What does the Arabian Partridge sound like?
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.
How big is the Arabian Partridge?
The Arabian Partridge has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 623.0 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Partridge belong to?
The Arabian Partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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