Ammoperdix griseogularis
The See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis) is a captivating resident gamebird of arid environments, notable for its striking plumage and distinctive call. Measuring 22-25 cm (9-10 inches) in length and weighing 200-280g, males boast a prominent grey head, a distinctive white cheek patch outlined by a slender black stripe extending from the eye, a sandy-buff body, and richly chestnut flanks boldly barred with white and black. Females are more subdued, exhibiting a duller, sandy-brown col...
Found in arid, rocky hillsides, barren mountains, wadis, and stony slopes with sparse scrub vegetation, typically at elevations from sea level up to around 2,000 meters.
Primarily herbivorous, consuming a wide variety of seeds, shoots, leaves, and bulbs of desert plants; supplemented with insects, especially during the breeding season and for feeding chicks.
Primarily diurnal, See-see Partridges are most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon, seeking shade during midday heat. They are ground-foragers, meticulously scratching and pecking for food items. Males establish and defend territories with thei...
The See-see Partridge boasts an extensive range across the arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Its distribution spans from southeastern Turkey, northern Syria, and northern Iraq, eastwards across the vast expanse of Iran, Afghanistan, and Paki...
Least Concern
- Its common name, "See-see Partridge," is an onomatopoeia derived directly from its distinctive, repetitive call, which sounds like "see-see-see. - Remarkably adapted to some of the harshest desert and semi-desert environments, capable of surviving long periods without direct access to standing ...