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Sand Partridge

Ammoperdix heyi

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
24,6 cm
Khối Lượng
190,0 g
Họ
Phasianidae
Bộ
Galliformes

Giới Thiệu

A small Phasianidae partridge (~190 g) of sandy desert wadis and rocky slopes in the Middle East and northeastern Africa. Fawn-buff plumage with chestnut flank bars blends with desert substrate. Extremely heat-tolerant; active at dawn and dusk. Feeds on desert seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Khối Lượng 190,0 g 6.70 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Male pale sandy-buff with orange-chestnut and white barred flanks; orange-buff face; grey crown; orange bill and legs. Female plain pale sandy-buff throughout; similar to female See-see but range differs.

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Resident of rocky desert wadis and hillsides in the Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; closely associated with arid terrain.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in arid rocky hillsides of the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 9-20 days.

Số Trứng

5-14

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, plaintive 'see-see' whistle from rocky desert wadis; slightly thinner and more plaintive than See-see Partridge. Middle Eastern arid species calling at dawn. Alarm is sharp 'kek-kek' series.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Sand Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Sand Partridge eat?
Feeds on seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in arid rocky hillsides of the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East.
Where does the Sand Partridge live?
Resident of rocky desert wadis and hillsides in the Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; closely associated with arid terrain.
Is the Sand Partridge endangered?
The Sand Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sand Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 9-20 days.
What does the Sand Partridge sound like?
Soft, plaintive 'see-see' whistle from rocky desert wadis; slightly thinner and more plaintive than See-see Partridge. Middle Eastern arid species calling at dawn. Alarm is sharp 'kek-kek' series.
How big is the Sand Partridge?
The Sand Partridge has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 190.0 g.
What order and family does the Sand Partridge belong to?
The Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix heyi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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