Arabian Partridge
Alectoris melanocephala
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黑头石鸡（Alectoris melanocephala），体重约623克，分布于阿拉伯半岛干旱熔岩地、旱谷和石质山坡。属雉科（Phasianidae），头部黑色，是阿拉伯半岛特有的石鸡物种。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 37.1 cm | 14.6 in |
| 体重 | 623.0 g | 21.98 oz |
识别
羽毛
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
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
产卵数
5-11
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Alectoris |
| 物种 | Alectoris melanocephala |
Distribution
Arabian Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family