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Przevalski’s Partridge
Alectoris magna
Przevalski's Partridge (Alectoris magna) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Przevalski’s Partridge (Alectoris magna) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 541 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Alectoris
- Species magna
Where it lives
Montane northern Qinghai and western, central Gansu (north-central China)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 541 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Przevalski’s Partridge feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Przevalski’s Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Przevalski’s Partridge (Alectoris magna) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL montane n Qinghai and w, c Gansu (nc China).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 541 g, with a wing length of about 17.2 cm and a tail of around 9.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 625,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Przevalski’s Partridge?
The Przevalski’s Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 541 g.
Where does the Przevalski’s Partridge live?
The Przevalski’s Partridge is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL montane n Qinghai and w, c Gansu (nc China), where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Przevalski’s Partridge belong to?
The Przevalski’s Partridge (Alectoris magna) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Przevalski’s Partridge eat?
The Przevalski’s Partridge feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Przevalski’s Partridge migrate?
The Przevalski’s Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Przevalski’s Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Przevalski’s Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Przevalski’s Partridge — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Przevalski’s Partridge's range?
The Przevalski’s Partridge has a mapped global range of about 625,000 km².
Conservation
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