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perdiz-chucar

Alectoris chukar

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A perdiz-chukar (Alectoris chukar) é uma ave galinácea nativa das regiões áridas e semiáridas da Eurásia, do sul da Europa até a China. Possui plumagem cinza-acastanhada, flancos barrados de negro e branco, rosto branco delimitado por faixa negra e bico e patas vermelhos. Habita encostas rochosas e terrenos áridos com vegetação esparsa. Muito utilizada na caça esportiva, foi introduzida na América do Norte e Nova Zelândia. Forma bandos fora da estação reprodutiva.

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 (perdiz-chucar)

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)

Similar Species in Alectoris

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perdiz-árabe

Alectoris melanocephala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of perdiz-chucar?

The scientific name of perdiz-chucar is Alectoris chukar. It belongs to the genus Alectoris.

Where does perdiz-chucar live?

perdiz-chucar 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 perdiz-chucar belong to?

perdiz-chucar (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the genus Alectoris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does perdiz-chucar belong to?

perdiz-chucar (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of perdiz-chucar?

The closest relatives of perdiz-chucar in the genus Alectoris include perdiz-árabe, perdiz-comum, perdiz-de-papo-preto, perdiz-grega, perdiz-magna.