Sand Partridge

This partridge has its main native range from Egypt and Palestine east to south Arabia. It is closely related and similar to its counterpart in southeast Turkey and east to Pakistan, the See-see Partridge, Ammoperdix griseogularis.

The Sand Partridge is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Sand Partridge, Ammoperdix heyi, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. This partridge has its main native range from Egypt and Palestine east to south Arabia. It is closely related and similar to its counterpart in southeast Turkey and east to Pakistan, the See-see Partridge, Ammoperdix griseogularis. This 22-25 cm bird is a resident breeder in dry, open and often hilly country. It nests in a scantily lined ground scrape laying 5-7 eggs. More

In flight, the sand partridge can be identified by its dark chestnut tail feathers (4). Both females and juveniles are ‘washed-out’ versions of the male, being more sandy and grey in colour, with fewer distinct markings (2). The song of the sand partridge is said to have a yelping quality which often echoes in its rocky surroundings (5). The male’s call includes the sounds qwei-qwei-qwei and when alarmed wuit-wuit-wuit (4). More

The sand partridge is well adapted to living in the scorching heat of the desert sun; a study has shown that this species can readily go without water for at least six days (7). During the summer, seeds make up to 80 percent of the bird’s diet (3), although it also feeds upon green vegetation, berries and insects when available (2). This species generally lives in pairs and is thought to be monogamous (2) (5). More

The Sand Partridge takes a wide variety of seeds and some insect food. Copyright: Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from Wikipedia.org - Photo, Video and/or Article contributions are welcome! Please click here for info The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information; however, mistakes do happen. If you would like to correct or update any of the information, please send us an e-mail. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Sand Partridge is classed as ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland (Note that rarity levels are currently applied nationally and may not reflect local variations in abundance. More

Sand Partridge is found in the following countries: 1. Egypt 2. Eritrea 3. Ethiopia 4. Israel 5. Jordan 6. Lebanon 7. Oman 8. Palestinian Authority 9. More

winner Sand Partridge, by first-season sire Rossini.From the sales ring: Buyback filly tops the day at EUR58,000 for ... by The Racing Post (London, England)A daughter of Thunder Gulch, she is reportedly highly regarded and is expected to make a winning debut at the expense of the progressive Sand Partridge, whose form includes a creditable fourth behind subsequent Moyglare winner, Preseli, at Leopardstown. More