Chukar facts for kids
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| National bird of Pakistan | |
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Alectoris
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A. chukar
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| Alectoris chukar (Gray, 1830)
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The chukar (Alectoris chukar) is a cool bird that lives in the mountains and hills of Asia. It's part of the pheasant family, which includes other well-known birds like chickens and turkeys! People sometimes call it by other names like 'Chukar Partridge' or 'Red-legged Partridge'. This bird is super special because it's the National bird of Pakistan.
The Chukar Bird
The chukar is a type of gamebird. This means people sometimes hunt them for sport or food. They belong to a group of birds called gallinaceous birds. This group also includes chickens, turkeys, and quail.
Where Do Chukars Live?
Chukars originally come from Asia. You can find them naturally in places like Pakistan, Kashmir, and Afghanistan. Their native home stretches all the way to southeastern Europe.
Chukars look a lot like another bird called the Red-legged Partridge. That bird lives more to the west. People have also brought chukars to many other parts of the world. Now, they live in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Hawaii. In Great Britain, you might even see birds that are a mix of chukars and Red-legged Partridges!
