Stone Partridge

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Stone Partridge (<em>Ptilopachus petrosus</em>) is a species of New World Quail (<em>Odontophoridae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Stone Partridge (Ptilopachus petrosus) is a species of New World Quail (Odontophoridae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ptilopachus; binomial: Ptilopachus petrosus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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