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Barbary Partridge
Alectoris barbara
Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) — Gamebirds of Africa.
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The Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 416 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 barbara
Quick facts
- Weight
- 416 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Barbary Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Barbary Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF n.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 416 g, with a wing length of about 16.3 cm and a tail of around 9.7 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 1.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Barbary Partridge?
The Barbary Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 416 g.
Where does the Barbary Partridge live?
The Barbary Partridge is found across Africa with a range covering AF n, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Barbary Partridge belong to?
The Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Barbary Partridge eat?
The Barbary Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Barbary Partridge migrate?
The Barbary Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Barbary 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 Barbary Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Barbary Partridge — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Barbary Partridge's range?
The Barbary Partridge has a mapped global range of about 1.4 million km².
Conservation
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