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Sand Partridge
Ammoperdix heyi (Temminck, 1825)
190 gWeight
The sand partridge (Ammoperdix heyi) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
Busiest months: March–April · Most records: United Arab Emirates, Israel, Palestinian Territories
Where and when it's recorded
Sand Partridge has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates3,035 records
- Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates436 records
- International Birding and Research Center Eilat (IBRCE)Israel166 records
More places
- Kfar AdumimPalestinian Territories117 records
- Yeruham LakeIsrael108 records
- PetraJordan45 records
- Eilat – KM19 Sewage Ponds 19Israel34 records
- Eilat – KM20 Flamingo Pools 20Israel22 records
- Eilat north beachIsrael11 records
- Al Ansab LagoonsOman8 records
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 sand partridge (Ammoperdix heyi) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
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Questions
How big is the Sand Partridge?
The Sand Partridge weighs around 190 g.
Where does the Sand Partridge live?
Its breeding range: Palearctic, Africa: Arabian Peninsula, Egypt and northern Sudan. It is most often recorded in United Arab Emirates, Israel and Palestinian Territories.
When is the best time to see the Sand Partridge?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and April (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Sand Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sand Partridge as Least Concern.
What does the Sand Partridge eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Sand Partridge in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 190 g
- Habitat
- Desert
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 123 mm
- Tail
- 57 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 30 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Palearctic, Africa: Arabian Peninsula, Egypt and northern Sudan
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Ammoperdix
Other birds in the genus Ammoperdix
See-see PartridgeAmmoperdix griseogularis
Udzungwa Forest PartridgeXenoperdix udzungwensis
Ferruginous PartridgeCaloperdix oculeus
Crested PartridgeRollulus rouloul
Black PartridgeMelanoperdix niger
Hill PartridgeArborophila torqueola
Sichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectus
Chestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandellii
White-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingica
Rufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularis
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