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Przevalski's Partridge

Alectoris magna

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
34,5 cm
Khối Lượng
553,0 g
Họ
Phasianidae
Bộ
Galliformes

Giới Thiệu

A large Phasianidae partridge (~553 g) of rocky semi-arid terrain and loess gullies in the Gansu corridor and adjacent Yellow River basin, northern China. Closely related to Chukar but notably larger. Feeds on seeds, leaves, and invertebrates. Tolerates cold winters; forms winter coveys. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 34,5 cm 13.6 in
Khối Lượng 553,0 g 19.51 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Large partridge; grey upperparts; white face and throat with narrow black gorget; broader and more distinct chestnut and white barring on flanks than Chukar; grey breast; red bill; larger overall than congeners.

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Resident of rocky semi-arid hillsides in northwestern China (Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang) and adjacent Mongolia, at 1,500–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of northwestern China and Central Asia.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.

Số Trứng

7-20

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, resonant 'chuck-chuck-CHURR' calls from Chinese loess plateau and Qinghai rocky terrain; lower and slightly fuller than Chukar. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Họ Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Alectoris
Loài Alectoris magna

Distribution

Przevalski's Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Przevalski's Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of northwestern China and Central Asia.
Where does the Przevalski's Partridge live?
Resident of rocky semi-arid hillsides in northwestern China (Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang) and adjacent Mongolia, at 1,500–3,500 m.
Is the Przevalski's Partridge endangered?
The Przevalski's Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Przevalski's Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-24 days.
What does the Przevalski's Partridge sound like?
Loud, resonant 'chuck-chuck-CHURR' calls from Chinese loess plateau and Qinghai rocky terrain; lower and slightly fuller than Chukar. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn.
How big is the Przevalski's Partridge?
The Przevalski's Partridge has a wingspan of 34.5 cm, weight of 553.0 g.
What order and family does the Przevalski's Partridge belong to?
The Przevalski's Partridge (Alectoris magna) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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