See-see Partridge
Ammoperdix griseogularis
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A small Phasianidae partridge (~203 g) of arid rocky desert and stony hillsides from the Sinai to Afghanistan. Males have a distinctive grey throat and orange-buff flank stripes. Named for its whistling 'see-see' call. Feeds on seeds and plant material. Highly adapted to hot, dry environments. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Peso | 203,0 g | 7.16 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Male sandy-grey with bold black and white lateral head stripes; chestnut and white barred flanks; grey upperparts; white underparts. Female plain sandy-buff with faint barring; lacks bold head pattern of male.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Resident of arid rocky hillsides and desert scrub from southeastern Iran and Afghanistan west through Pakistan to Oman and the Arabian Peninsula.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, plant shoots, and invertebrates in arid rocky terrain of Central Asia; relies on sparse desert vegetation.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days.
Tamanho da postura
5-16
Som
Canto
Loud 'see-see-see' whistle giving rise to common name; soft, penetrating, and repeated. Middle Eastern rocky terrain species. Alarm is rapid staccato 'kek'. Contact calls between pair low clucking.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Ammoperdix |
| Espécies | Ammoperdix griseogularis |
Distribution
See-see Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family