Arabian Partridge vs Altai Snowcock
Alectoris melanocephala 对比 Tetraogallus altaicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Arabian Partridge | Altai Snowcock |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alectoris melanocephala | Tetraogallus altaicus |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 37.1 cm (14.6 in) | 56.9 cm (22.4 in) |
| 体重 | 623.0 g (21.98 oz) | 2770.0 g (97.71 oz) |
| 食性 | Eats seeds, leaves, berries, and invertebrates in rocky Arabian scrubland and wadis. | Feeds on alpine grasses, seeds, berries, and shoots; digs for roots and bulbs in Altai … |
| 产卵数 | 5-11 | 4-15 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Arabian Partridge
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.
Altai Snowcock
Loud, ringing whistled 'whi-WHEEE' echoing across Altai alpine slopes; deeper than Tibetan Snowcock due to larger size. Alarm is rapid barking. Calls at dawn from rocky ridgelines.
Geographic Range & Migration
Arabian Partridge
Endemic to the Arabian Peninsula; resident of rocky desert hillsides and wadi slopes in Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, below 3,000 m.
Altai Snowcock
Resident of alpine rocky slopes and grassy hillsides in the Altai and Sayan mountains of Russia, Kazakhstan, and western Mongolia, at 2,000–4,000 m.
保护状况
Arabian Partridge
Altai Snowcock
How to Tell Them Apart
Arabian Partridge
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.
Altai Snowcock
Largest snowcock; grey-brown upperparts with buff streaks; white underparts with grey breast; rufous necklace streaks on lower neck; white outer tail in flight; whitish face with dark ear patch. Sexes …
About These Birds
Arabian Partridge
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。
Altai Snowcock
The largest snowcock (~2.77 kg), family Phasianidae, of alpine scree and subalpine meadows in the Altai and Tian Shan ranges of Central Asia. Heavily built, grey and white with rusty-brown markings. Feeds on roots, bulbs, and alpine plants. Forms small flocks outside breeding season. Least Concern.