Female © Volker Hesse
Male © Joachim Bertrands | Ornis Birding Expeditions
Female © Paul Chapman
Male © Ky Clare

Sand Partridge Ammoperdix heyi

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Identification

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A small, sandy-colored partridge of rocky arid zones. The male has a gray head with white ear patches and prominent bars on its sides. Females are plainer with more subdued patterns. Produces a high-pitched whistling noise from its wings when taking off. Runs on rocky slopes, wadis, and plains in pairs or small groups. The male gives a repeating, far-carrying “ku ku ku…”, often from a prominent rock.

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