Steinhuhn vs Faden-Binse

Alectoris graeca compared with Juncus filiformis

Key Differences

• Steinhuhn is Near Threatened while Faden-Binse is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinhuhn	Faden-Binse
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Aves (Vögel)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)	Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family	Phasianidae	Juncaceae
Genus	Alectoris	Juncus
Species	Alectoris graeca	Juncus filiformis

Conservation Status

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Faden-Binse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinhuhn	Faden-Binse
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.

Faden-Binse

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway