Chukar - Alectoris chukar

Length 1.1-1.2 ft (34.0-38.0 cm)
Weight M: 1.1-1.8 lb (510-800 g), F: 15.9-24.0 oz (450-680 g)
Clutch Size 7-12
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, EU, AS
Videos/Pictures

The Chukar is an Old World bird from Asia and Europe that was released in North America in the 1930's. The Chukar has become established in the West, though it is not common. The best place to see them that I have found is at the Antelope Island Visitor Center near Salt Lake City, Utah. The best time to see them is early morning or evening. While I was there I saw approximately 30 Chukars early one morning.

Adult
Picture/image of Chukar
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
At sunrise
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
At sunrise
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
11/15/2012 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
Not a great picture, but I liked the jump
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Not a great picture, but I liked the jump
10/20/2010 - Antelope Island, Utah
Picture/image of Chukar
In the small aviary
12/03/2007 - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
In the small aviary
12/03/2007 - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

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