探検鳥類

Chukar

Alectoris chukar

Chukars are colorful birds that love to run and hide in the grass. They have a special call that sounds like a cheerful 'chuk-chuk'! These birds are great at blending in with their surroundings.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Chukar is a plump, grey-brown bird with a distinctive black band running from its forehead, through the eyes, down the neck, and forming a gorget around a white throat. Its flanks are boldly striped black and white, and it has bright red legs and a red bill.

AnimaliaChordataAvesGalliformesPhasianidaeAlectoris
Chukar
feathered trait badgesocial trait badgesinging trait badgecamouflaged trait badge
Chukar

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

スナップ

最初にスナップしよう!

おもしろい事実

Chukar birds often live in large family groups called coveys, sometimes with over 20 birds!

Chukars will sometimes share their nesting duties with another female bird!

Their name, 'Chukar,' sounds just like their loud, repeated call!

They love to sunbathe, stretching out to soak up the warmth on rocks.

特殊能力

能力

Rocky Runner

Chukar can quickly navigate steep, rocky slopes because of its strong legs and nimble footing.

能力

Alarm Call

Chukar has a loud, distinctive 'chukar-chukar' call that helps them warn their group of danger.

能力

Dust Bath Dabbler

Chukar can take dust baths which helps them clean their feathers and remove parasites.

能力

Explosive Escape

Chukar can burst into short, powerful flights to escape predators from cover.

サイズと詳細

長さ
32-39 cm
翼開長
47-53 cm
体重
0.45-0.8 kg
寿命
3-5 年
Top Speed
70 km/h
一度の産卵数
8-15
抱卵期間
22-24 日

食性と食事

These ground birds primarily eat seeds, grasses, and leaves, with some tasty insects added in!

年齢による違い: Young chicks eat more insects for protein, while adults mainly consume plants.

主な食物

  • Grass seeds
  • Weed seeds
  • Berries
  • Leaves
  • Grasshoppers
  • Ants

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

A powerful bird of prey that hunts adult Chukars.

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

A common predator that ambushes Chukars on the ground.

eats

Cheatgrass

Bromus tectorum

Chukars consume the seeds of this common invasive grass.

depends on

Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

Provides vital cover and some food for Chukars in arid habitats.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don’t scare them away.

よくある質問

Chukarの長さは何ですか?

32-39 cm

Chukarの翼開長は何ですか?

47-53 cm

Chukarの体重は何ですか?

0.45-0.8 kg

Chukarの寿命は何ですか?

3-5 年

Chukarのtop Speedは何ですか?

70 km/h

Chukarは何を食べますか?

These ground birds primarily eat seeds, grasses, and leaves, with some tasty insects added in!

Chukarは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Chukarはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

スナップマップ

ズームインしてクラスターを分割し、このオブジェクトが撮影された場所を探索しましょう。

マップを読み込み中…

最近のスナップ

新しい観察が追加されると、ここに最近のスナップが表示されます。

観察場所

もっと鳥類を見る