Daurian Partridge
Perdix dauurica
The Daurian Partridge (Perdix dauurica) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 263 g. The Daurian partridge, also known as steppe partridge, Asian grey partridge or bearded partridge, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes.
About the Daurian Partridge
The Daurian partridge, also known as steppe partridge, Asian grey partridge or bearded partridge, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. Its name derives from the Dauria region of Russia, which forms part of their distribution.
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How to identify it
It is a rotund bird measuring roughly 28–30 cm (11–12 in) long. In the fall, males weigh about 200–340 grams (7.1–12.0 oz) and 290–330 grams (10–12 oz) for females. Both sexes have a sandy-orange face and long feathers under the beak, forming a 'beard'. The rest of the head and underparts are pale slate-grey with a buff line on the chest and black belly patch. The female has a smaller belly patch and is slightly duller than the male. Their song sounds like a higher-pitched, sped-up version of the grey partridge's; a shrill, grating kieerr-ik!
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in June. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Daurian Partridge?
- It is a rotund bird measuring roughly 28–30 cm (11–12 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Daurian Partridge?
- The Daurian Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 263 g.
- Where can you see a Daurian Partridge?
- The Daurian Partridge occurs in 5 countries, including China, Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
- What birds look similar to a Daurian Partridge?
- The Daurian Partridge is most easily confused with the Tibetan Partridge and the Grey Partridge.
- Is the Daurian Partridge endangered?
- The Daurian Partridge is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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