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الشنار (الحجل)

Alectoris chukar

Not Evaluated

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Chukar / Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (دجاجيات)

Species

Alectoris chukar (الشنار (الحجل))

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イワシャコ

Chinese 石雞

Spanish Perdiz chukar

French Perdrix choukar

German Chukarhuhn

Portuguese perdiz-chucar

Russian Кеклик

Arabic الشنار (الحجل)

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Arabian Partridge

Alectoris melanocephala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of الشنار (الحجل)?

The scientific name of الشنار (الحجل) is Alectoris chukar. It belongs to the genus Alectoris.

Where does الشنار (الحجل) live?

الشنار (الحجل) is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy.

What family does الشنار (الحجل) belong to?

الشنار (الحجل) (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the genus Alectoris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does الشنار (الحجل) belong to?

الشنار (الحجل) (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of الشنار (الحجل)?

The closest relatives of الشنار (الحجل) in the genus Alectoris include Barbary Partridge, Rock Partridge, Arabian Partridge, Red-legged Partridge, Philby's Partridge.