Steinhuhn vs Swamp Spreadwing

Alectoris graeca compared with Lestes vigilax

Key Differences

• Steinhuhn is Near Threatened while Swamp Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinhuhn	Swamp Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Aves (Vögel)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Phasianidae	Lestidae
Genus	Alectoris	Lestes
Species	Alectoris graeca	Lestes vigilax

Evolutionary Relationship

Steinhuhn and Swamp Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Swamp Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinhuhn	Swamp Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Steinhuhn

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Swamp Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Steinhuhn

Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.