See-see partridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids See-see partridge |
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Ammoperdix
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griseogularis
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The see-see partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis) is a type of bird that belongs to the pheasant family. These birds are known as game birds, which means people sometimes hunt them. They are part of a larger group of birds called Galliformes, which includes chickens and turkeys.
This partridge lives naturally in a wide area, from southeastern Turkey across Syria and Iraq, all the way east to Iran and Pakistan. It looks a lot like another bird called the sand partridge, which lives in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula.
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About the See-See Partridge
The see-see partridge is a small, round bird, usually about 22 to 25 centimeters long. That's about the length of a standard ruler!
Where See-See Partridges Live
These birds love dry, open areas, especially hills. They are "resident breeders," which means they live in the same place all year round and also raise their young there.
What See-See Partridges Eat
See-see partridges eat many different things. Their main food is seeds, but they also enjoy eating insects.
How See-See Partridges Look
The see-see partridge is mostly sandy-brown, which helps it blend in with its dry surroundings. It has cool wavy white and brown stripes on its sides.
Male and Female Differences
The male see-see partridge has a grey head. It also has a black stripe that goes through its eye and a white patch on its cheek. The sides of its neck have white speckles. These head markings are the easiest way to tell a male see-see partridge from a sand partridge.
Female see-see partridges look similar to males, but their colors are much lighter and less clear. This makes it harder to tell them apart from female sand partridges because their head patterns are not as strong.
See-See Partridge Behavior
See-see partridges are usually seen in pairs, or sometimes in small groups of two to four birds. However, sometimes people have seen much larger groups, with more than fifty birds together!
When these birds feel like they are in danger, they usually prefer to run away instead of flying. But if they really need to, they can fly short distances using their rounded wings. The song of the see-see partridge sounds like a clear whistle: hwit-hwit-hwit.
