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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Sobre
Uma perdiz da família Phasianidae, encontrada na Península Arábica. A Perdiz-de-cabeça-preta (Alectoris melanocephala) habita encostas rochosas, matagais e ambientes áridos e semiáridos na Arábia Saudita, Iêmen e Omã. Mede aproximadamente 35-40 cm. Caracterizada pela marcante cabeça preta distinta de outras perdizes do gênero. Alimenta-se de sementes, insetos e plantas. É endêmica da Península Arábica. Classificada como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 37,1 cm | 14.6 in |
| Peso | 623,0 g | 21.98 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
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
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
Tamanho da postura
5-11
Som
Canto
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| Espécies | Alectoris melanocephala |
Distribution
Arabian Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family