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沙鶉 (Sand Partridge)

Ammoperdix heyi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cyprus and Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スナシャコ
Chinese 沙鶉
Spanish Perdiz desértica
French Perdrix de Hey
German Arabisches Wüstenhuhn
Portuguese perdiz-do-deserto
Russian Арабская пустынная куропатка
Arabic حجل فلسطيني(السفرد)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 沙鶉?
The scientific name of 沙鶉 is Ammoperdix heyi. It belongs to the genus Ammoperdix.
What is the conservation status of 沙鶉?
沙鶉 (Ammoperdix heyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 沙鶉 live?
沙鶉 is found in Distributed across Cyprus and Norway.. Countries include Cyprus, Norway.
What family does 沙鶉 belong to?
沙鶉 (Ammoperdix heyi) belongs to the genus Ammoperdix, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is 沙鶉 endangered?
No, 沙鶉 (Ammoperdix heyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 沙鶉 belong to?
沙鶉 (Ammoperdix heyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 沙鶉?
The closest relatives of 沙鶉 in the genus Ammoperdix include 漠鶉.

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Ammoperdix — 2 Species

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沙鶉
Ammoperdix heyi
LC
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漠鶉
Ammoperdix griseogularis
LC

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