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Chukar Partridge

Alectoris chukar

Photo by Chris Burns
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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

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AshleyT
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Comments (3)
Liam
They are often kept in captivity, this is likely an escapee.
staccyh
Nevermind, I think its this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukar_Partridge
staccyh
I think its some type of Francolin. Have a look here: http://carolinabirds.org/HTML/WLD_Galli_Francolin.htm

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Feeder Wildlife - Northeast U.S

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013

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