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| Chukar Alectoris chukar pallescens
- Adult |
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| Photographer : | © Padmanav Kundu |
| Location : | Shang Sumdo (5091m), Ladakh, India |
| Date : |
30 July 2015 |
| English synonyms: | Chukar Partridge, Chukor Partridge, Rock Partridge |
| Bird Family : | Phasianidae - Partridges, Chukar, Francolins, Quails, Spurfowl, Pheasants, Tragopans, Monals, Junglefowl, Arguses, Peafowl, Grouse, Ptarmigans & Capercaillies |
| Bird Group : | GALLIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Habitat: Open and rocky mountainous region with scattered scrubs.
Foraging for food on the slope along with a few other Chukars. - PK |
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