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Perdrix choukar

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 (Galliformes)

Species

Alectoris chukar (Perdrix choukar)

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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Perdrix à tête noire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perdrix choukar?

The scientific name of Perdrix choukar is Alectoris chukar. It belongs to the genus Alectoris.

Where does Perdrix choukar live?

Perdrix choukar 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 Perdrix choukar belong to?

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

What kingdom does Perdrix choukar belong to?

Perdrix choukar (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Perdrix choukar?

The closest relatives of Perdrix choukar in the genus Alectoris include Perdrix à tête noire, Perdrix bartavelle, Perdrix de Philby, Perdrix de Przewalski, Perdrix gambra.