Are pheasants and partridges the same species (detailed introduction)

The chukar (scientific name: Tetrao urogallus) and the partridge (scientific name: Tetrastes bonasia) are two different birds, and they do not belong to the same species. Here is a detailed introduction to them:

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feature:

The pheasant is a larger pheasant bird. The male bird is larger, has black feathers with a unique metallic sheen, and has red wattles on its neck.

The male bird has a forked tail and white spots on its wings, which has a strong visual effect. The male bird is equipped with obvious red eyebrows, giving the overall impression of being gorgeous and majestic.

The female bird is relatively small and has brown feathers. It mainly feeds on plant buds, leaves, stems, fruits, insects, etc.

distributed:

The chukar is mainly distributed in Europe, Asia and Siberia and is a world-famous hunting bird.

Habits:

Stone chickens live in mountains and forest areas, are common in high-altitude areas, and are good at flying and running.

partridge

feature:

The partridge is a small to medium-sized bird with a small body and mainly brown feathers with thin black stripes on the brown feathers.

Partridges have light blue or orange spots around their eyes, which make them stand out.

distributed:

The partridge is a widely distributed resident bird found in Asia, Europe and North America.

Habits:

Partridges also live in jungles and open areas, and are often found on forest edges and fields. They mainly feed on plant seeds, buds, insects, etc.

To sum up, the chukar and the partridge are two different species of birds, with obvious differences in appearance, ecological habits and distribution areas.

animal tags： pheasant partridge