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Barbary Partridge

Alectoris barbara

The Barbary Partridge is a colorful bird with a plump body and a short tail. They love to run and can be found in groups, making them fun to watch as they scurry around.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Barbary Partridge has a striking appearance with a grey-brown back, bold white and chestnut stripes on its flanks, and a distinctive broad chestnut collar on its white throat. Its face features a chestnut band extending from the bill over the eye, and it sports bright red legs and bill.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusAlectoris
Barbary Partridge
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Barbary Partridge

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

A group of partridges is amazingly called a 'covey' – like a secret club!

Female Barbary Partridges can lay up to 16 eggs, needing a very big nest!

These partridges prefer to run incredibly fast up hills rather than fly away from danger!

They use dust baths to keep their feathers clean, just like taking a dry shower!

Special abilities

Ability

Stealthy Sprinter

Barbary Partridge can outrun many dangers because its strong legs allow for rapid sprints across rocky, uneven terrain.

Ability

Master of Disguise

Barbary Partridge has speckled brown and grey feathers that help them blend perfectly into their rocky scrubland habitat.

Ability

Charming Chatterbox

Barbary Partridge can make a distinctive, rapid 'chuck-chuck-chuck' call that helps them communicate and warn others.

Measurements & details

Length
30-35 cm
Wingspan
45-55 cm
Weight
0.4-0.6 kg
Lifespan
3-5 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
10-16
Incubation
21-25 days

Diet & Feeding

Barbary Partridges enjoy a varied diet of seeds, greens, and tasty insects, foraging on the ground.

Age differences: Young partridges eat more protein-rich insects for growth, shifting to more plant matter as adults.

Primary Foods

  • seeds
  • leaves
  • berries
  • beetles
  • ants
  • grasshoppers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Red foxes are common predators of Barbary Partridge eggs and adults.

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Powerful Golden Eagles sometimes prey on Barbary Partridges from above.

eats

Mastic Tree

Pistacia lentiscus

The partridge consumes seeds and berries from this Mediterranean shrub.

eats

Wild Olive

Olea europaea

Barbary Partridges feed on the fruits and seeds of wild olive trees.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Barbary Partridge?

30-35 cm

What is Barbary Partridge's wingspan?

45-55 cm

How much does Barbary Partridge weigh?

0.4-0.6 kg

How long does Barbary Partridge live?

3-5 years

How fast can Barbary Partridge move?

60 km/h

What does Barbary Partridge eat?

Barbary Partridges enjoy a varied diet of seeds, greens, and tasty insects, foraging on the ground.

Where is Barbary Partridge usually found?

Grasslands

How does Barbary Partridge hunt?

Foraging

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