Chilean partridge
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Chilean partridge ( Nothoprocta perdicaria ) |
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The chile cockerel ( Nothoprocta perdicaria ) is a species of bird in the cockchafer family (Tinamidae). In addition to the nominate form Nothoprocta perdicaria perdicaria from northern central Chile, the subspecies Nothoprocta perdicaria sanborni from southern central Chile is distinguished. A population of the nominate form was introduced to Easter Island in 1885 , where it still exists today.
features
The Chile partridge reaches a size of 29.5 to 32 centimeters. The wing covers and the arm wings show cinnamon-colored bandages. The chest is gray. The throat is whitish. The juvenile birds look similar to the adult birds. However, the chest is more brownish with black spots. The breed Nothoprocta perdicaria sanborni is clearly darker with a weaker gray color on the chest. The chicks have a strong black and brown stripe pattern.
habitat
The Chilean partridge inhabits semi-arid grassy plains, savannas, bushland, and grain fields, which are often located next to roads.
Way of life
The Chilean partridge is usually seen in small flocks. It is presumably true to location. There is no information about food behavior. The breeding season is in December. The nest is made of grass and is located under bushes or tufts of grass. The clutch consists of five to eight (rarely twelve) chocolate-brown eggs.
Existence and endangerment
No information is available on the population size of the Chilean partridge. By BirdLife International is listed as not at risk (least concern).
literature
- Josep del Hoyo et al .: Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks. Lynx Edicions, 1992, ISBN 84-87334-10-5 .
Web links
- Nothoprocta perdicaria inthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.2. Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2014.