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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Alectoris chukar cypriotes
Chukar partridge. Greek: νησιώτικη πέρδικα. Laerma, October 2021.
Common, widespread resident. Drastic decline in numbers over last two decades. Length 35-40 cm, wingspan 51-55 cm. Sexes similar. Open rocky hillsides with scrub. Feeds on seeds, insects. Gregarious behaviour. Nests in scrapes under scrub or rocks. Fast flight often very close to ground. Prefers to run and hide when threatened. Intense hunting persecution.
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