About the Rock Partridge
The rock partridge or common rock partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae, of the order Galliformes. It is native to southern Europe, and is closely related and very similar to its eastern equivalent, the chukar partridge, A. chukar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Alectoris graeca |
| Species Codes | rocpar2, ROPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Partridge belong to?
The Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rock Partridge?
The Rock Partridge is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rock Partridge?
The rock partridge or common rock partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae, of the order Galliformes. It is native to southern Europe, and is closely related and very similar to its eastern equivalent, the chukar partridge, A. chukar....
Where can I report a Rock Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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