Chukar
CHUK- Scientific: Alectoris chukar
- Spanish: Perdiz Chucar
- French: Perdrix choukar
- Family: Pheasants and Grouse
- Bird Code: CHUK
If there is a 3° C increase in temperature due to unmitigated climate change
Predicted percentage of habitat lost
24%
Summer range lost
66%
Winter range lost
Climate and other threats imore info
Habitat
Dry, rocky habitats with steep terrain.
Range
Chukars are an introduced species from Eurasia that is primarly only found in the high desert plains of Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and to some extent in neighboring states and the southern area of British Columbia.
Did you know?
Originally introduced to North America from Eurasia in the late 1800s, Chukars are now considered a game bird in North America. These birds like to keep their feathers in shape by taking regular dust baths.