Barbary Partridge vs Caucasian Grouse
Alectoris barbara comparado com Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Barbary Partridge | Caucasian Grouse |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Alectoris barbara | Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi |
| Ordem | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Família | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 39,6 cm (15.6 in) |
| Peso | 418,5 g (14.76 oz) | 839,25 g (29.60 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on seeds, berries, shoots, and invertebrates in North African scrub, rocky terrain, and farmland. | Eats buds, young shoots, and seeds of alpine plants; supplements diet with berries and insects … |
| Tamanho da postura | 6-27 | 2-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Barbary Partridge only
Caucasian Grouse only
Song & Call Comparison
Barbary Partridge
Loud, nasal 'kee-kee-kee-KARRR' calls from N African rocky terrain; slightly lower than Red-legged Partridge. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn on rocky hillsides and scrub.
Caucasian Grouse
Males produce melodic, slightly gurgling 'woo-woo-woo' bubbling calls on alpine lek; softer than Black Grouse. Alarm is a harsh cackle. Caucasus endemic with less elaborate display than Black Grouse.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barbary Partridge
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and coastal areas in North Africa (Morocco to Libya), Canary Islands, Sardinia, Gibraltar, and Madeira.
Caucasian Grouse
Endemic to alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the Caucasus Mountains, at 1,700 m to treeline; found in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
Estado de conservação
Barbary Partridge
Caucasian Grouse
How to Tell Them Apart
Barbary Partridge
Blue-grey upperparts; chestnut-spotted white flank bars; grey crown; rufous-brown collar with white spots; reddish-orange bill and legs; white face. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but collar spotted.
Caucasian Grouse
Male uniform velvety blue-black lacking white wing bar, with downcurved outer tail feathers forming lyre shape; small red wattle. Female finely barred buff-brown; lacks rufous tones of Black Grouse female.
About These Birds
Barbary Partridge
Uma perdiz de médio porte da família Phasianidae, encontrada ao longo do norte da África e na ilha de Gibraltar. A Perdiz-de-barbary (Alectoris barbara) habita matagais de pedras e áreas semi-áridas com vegetação esparsa no Marrocos, Argélia, Tunísia, Líbia e nas Ilhas Canárias. Mede aproximadamente 32-35 cm. Caracterizada pela garganta laranja-avermelhada e flancos barrados. Alimenta-se de sementes, insetos e partes vegetais. Uma espécie adaptada a ambientes áridos e semi-áridos. Classificada como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.
Caucasian Grouse
A medium-sized Phasianidae grouse (~839 g) endemic to subalpine meadows and shrublands of the Caucasus Mountains. Males are wholly blue-black; females are barred brown. Feeds on alpine plants, berries, and insects. Near Threatened owing to hunting and habitat degradation at elevation.