Daurian Partridge

Perdix dauurica (Pallas, 1811)

2017-12-30 Alamedin district, Chui region	© Nurlan Kalchinov

Biology

Rare resident. Inhabits highland (1500-2000m) and alpine (up to 3200-3400 m) steppe with bushes, and agricultural areas. In March they occur in groups of 5-7 birds, and in April they form pairs. Nest is built under bush or grass on the ground. Clutches of 13-20 eggs in May - June, a brood with small chicks observed in mid-July. In autumn and winter they live in areas with thin snow cover.

References

Gavrilov E. I., Gavrilov A. E. "The Birds of Kazakhstan". Almaty, 2005. Э.И.Гаврилов. "Фауна и распространение птиц Казахстана". Алматы, 1999. В.К.Рябицев. "Птицы Урала, Приуралья и Западной Сибири". Екатеринбург. Изд-во Уральского университета, 2000.