Chickenlike with a small round head and a plump body. Note bold striping on the sides, red bill and creamy throat bordered in black.
Chickenlike with a small round head and a plump body. Note bold striping on the sides, red bill, creamy throat, and black eyeline that extends down around the throat.
Runs and walks along the ground while searching for leaves and seeds. Introduced to the United States (including Hawaii) and Canada from southern Eurasia.
Introduced to North America from southern Eurasia as a game bird.
Found in steep rocky grasslands and shrublands in the West.
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Chukars are chickenlike game birds with a plump body, short legs, and a small round head. In flight, the tail is square and the wings are broad and rounded.
Larger than a California Quail, smaller than a Ring-necked Pheasant.
between robin and crowPheasants, Grouse, and Allies(Order: Galliformes, Family: Phasianidae)
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