Sand Partridge
Ammoperdix heyi
The Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix heyi) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 10 countries, weighing about 190 g. The sand partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
About the Sand Partridge
The sand partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
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How to identify it
Source: The sand partridge is a rotund bird, mainly sandy-brown with wavy white and brown flank stripes. It ranges from 22–25 cm in height, and 180-200 g in weight. Its wingspan ranges from 39–41 cm. They can live for up to 4 years. When disturbed, sand partridge prefers to run rather than fly, but if necessary it flies a short distance on rounded wings. The song is a slurred kwa-kwa-kwa Voice: Known vocalizations only for male sand partridges. Male's signalling call is a "kew-kew-kew" or "watcha-watcha-watcha". When alarmed or flushed, they emit a louder, higher "quip" or "qu-ip", or a harsh "wuit-wuit-wuit".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Sand Partridge can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sand Partridge?
- Source: The sand partridge is a rotund bird, mainly sandy-brown with wavy white and brown flank stripes. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sand Partridge?
- The Sand Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 190 g.
- Where can you see a Sand Partridge?
- The Sand Partridge occurs in 10 countries, including Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
- What birds look similar to a Sand Partridge?
- The Sand Partridge is most easily confused with the See-see Partridge.
- Is the Sand Partridge endangered?
- The Sand Partridge is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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