Sand Partridge vs Altai Snowcock
Ammoperdix heyi 对比 Tetraogallus altaicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Sand Partridge | Altai Snowcock |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Ammoperdix heyi | Tetraogallus altaicus |
| 目 | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| 科 | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 24.6 cm (9.7 in) | 56.9 cm (22.4 in) |
| 体重 | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) | 2770.0 g (97.71 oz) |
| 食性 | Feeds on seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in arid rocky hillsides of the Arabian Peninsula … | Feeds on alpine grasses, seeds, berries, and shoots; digs for roots and bulbs in Altai … |
| 产卵数 | 5-14 | 4-15 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sand Partridge
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.
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
Sand Partridge
Resident of rocky desert wadis and hillsides in the Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; closely associated with arid terrain.
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
Sand Partridge
Altai Snowcock
How to Tell Them Apart
Sand Partridge
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.
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
Sand Partridge
海氏沙石鸡（Ammoperdix heyi），体重约190克，分布于中东和北非的沙质沙漠旱谷（wadi）和石质山坡。属雉科（Phasianidae），体型小，体羽沙黄色，在干旱地区的岩石溪谷中繁殖。
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.