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Primary Traits
402 g
0 m - 2,600 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Perdix perdix
English name
Grey Partridge
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Perdix
Species
perdix
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
298 g
Maximum female mass
510 g
Minimum male mass
318 g
Maximum male mass
483 g
Minimum unsexed mass
324 g
Maximum unsexed mass
479 g
Average mass
402 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,600 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,600 m
Typical elevation
1,300 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Seed
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground, Shrub/Bush/Vine
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
24
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
21 d
Maximum incubation period
26 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
13
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Altitudinal Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Dispersive, Sedentary