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Arabian Partridge
Alectoris melanocephala (Rüppell, 1835)
41 cmLength615 gWeight
The Arabian partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae, native to the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Busiest months: January, March–April and November · Most records: United Arab Emirates, Oman
Where and when it's recorded
Arabian Partridge has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates3,197 records
- Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates349 records
- Ayn HamranOman161 records
More places
- Khawr RawriOman27 records
- Zakher LakeUnited Arab Emirates1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Arabian partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae, native to the southern Arabian Peninsula. Two subspecies are recognised, A. m. melanocephala and A. m. guichardi. It sometimes hybridises with Philby's partridge (Alectoris philbyi) and with the rock partridge (Alectoris graeca).
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Questions
How big is the Arabian Partridge?
The Arabian Partridge is about 41 cm long and weighs around 615 g.
Where does the Arabian Partridge live?
Its breeding range: Palearctic: southwestern Arabia to Yemen and southwestern Oman. It is most often recorded in United Arab Emirates and Oman.
When is the best time to see the Arabian Partridge?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, March, April and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Arabian Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Arabian Partridge as Least Concern.
What does the Arabian Partridge eat?
Main food: Land plants.
What family is the Arabian Partridge in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 41 cm
- Weight
- 615 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Land plants
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 186 mm
- Tail
- 116 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 50 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Palearctic: southwestern Arabia to Yemen and southwestern Oman
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Alectoris
Other birds in the genus Alectoris
Barbary PartridgeAlectoris barbara
Red-legged PartridgeAlectoris rufa
Chukar PartridgeAlectoris chukar
Rock PartridgeAlectoris graeca
Philby's PartridgeAlectoris philbyi
Przevalski's PartridgeAlectoris magna
Udzungwa Forest PartridgeXenoperdix udzungwensis
Ferruginous PartridgeCaloperdix oculeus
Crested PartridgeRollulus rouloul
Black PartridgeMelanoperdix niger
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