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Chukar Partridge

Alectoris chukar

Photo by Chris Burns
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium size bird

Habitat:

Found on the side of the road by an abandon apple orchard.

Notes:

This little was not at all afraid of me. I came within 15 feet of him and he just continued to peck away at the grass.

Species ID Suggestions

Chukar

Alectoris chukar

Comments (3)

They are often kept in captivity, this is likely an escapee.
Nevermind, I think its this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukar_Partridge
I think its some type of Francolin. Have a look here: http://carolinabirds.org/HTML/WLD_Galli_Francolin.htm

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