Tibetan Partridge
NameTibetan Partridge
Common NameTibetan Partridge
Scientific NameTetraogallus tibetanus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)52
Weight (g)1750
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown with fine vermiculations. The head features a prominent white supercilium, a black stripe through the eye, and a rufous crown and nape. The throat is white with black streaks, and the underparts are white with bold black and rufous barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, whistling calls, often a series of ascending or descending notes. They also produce cackling or crowing sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, spanning parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan.
Identifying Featureslarge size, distinctive head pattern, white supercilium, black eye stripe, rufous crown, bold black and rufous flank barring
Description
This large, robust partridge is characterized by its distinctive head markings and bold flank barring. It typically inhabits high-altitude rocky and grassy areas, foraging for plant matter and insects.
