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Philby's Partridge

Alectoris philbyi · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
phipar1, PHPA

About the Philby's Partridge

Philby's partridge or Philby's rock partridge, is a relative of the chukar, red-legged partridge and barbary partridges and is native to southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. Although similar in appearance to other Alectoris species, Philby's partridge can be distinguished by its black cheeks and throat. Although not currently listed as an endangered species, the Arab Spring and destruction of its fragile habitat in the tribal areas of Northern Yemen had led to concerns about the survival of this species. The name commemorates the British explorer St John Philby.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesAlectoris philbyi
Species Codesphipar1, PHPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Philby's Partridge belong to?

The Philby's Partridge (Alectoris philbyi) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Philby's Partridge?

Philby's partridge or Philby's rock partridge, is a relative of the chukar, red-legged partridge and barbary partridges and is native to southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. Although similar in appearance to other Alectoris species, Philby's partridge can be distinguished by its black cheek...

Where can I report a Philby's Partridge sighting?

You can log sightings of Philby's Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phipar1, or on iNaturalist.