Perdrix gambra vs Perdrix bartavelle

Alectoris barbara compared with Alectoris graeca

Key Differences

• Perdrix gambra is Least Concern while Perdrix bartavelle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perdrix gambra	Perdrix bartavelle
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (oiseau)	Aves (oiseau)
Order same	Galliformes (Galliformes)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family same	Phasianidae	Phasianidae
Genus same	Alectoris	Alectoris
Species	Alectoris barbara	Alectoris graeca

Evolutionary Relationship

Perdrix gambra and Perdrix bartavelle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Alectoris.

Conservation Status

Perdrix gambra

LC — Least Concern

Perdrix bartavelle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perdrix gambra	Perdrix bartavelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perdrix gambra

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

Perdrix bartavelle

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.

Perdrix gambra

Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Perdrix bartavelle

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 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom