See-see Partridge
NameSee-see Partridge
Common NameSee-see Partridge
Scientific NameAmmoperdix griseogularis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head with a prominent white supercilium and a black stripe running from the bill through the eye. The bill is orange-red. The body is sandy-brown with distinctive white and chestnut barring on the flanks. Females are duller overall with less distinct head markings and flank barring.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, rapidly repeated 'see-see-see' or 'chi-chi-chi,' which gives the bird its common name.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range from southeastern Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Identifying Featuresgrey head with white supercilium, black eye-stripe, orange-red bill, distinctive white and chestnut barring on flanks, sandy-brown body plumage
Description
A small, plump partridge with cryptic sandy-brown plumage, a distinctive head pattern, and barred flanks. It is typically found in arid, rocky environments, where its coloration provides excellent camouflage.
