Stone Partridge

Ptilopachus petrosus

Least Concern

The Stone Partridge is a compact, ground-dwelling gamebird of rocky savannas, dry woodland, and scrub in West and Central Africa. It usually moves in pairs or small coveys, feeding on seeds, shoots, and insects while relying on cover and quick running to avoid danger. It remains widespread enough to be assessed as Least Concern.

Family

Odontophoridae

Group

New World Quail

Range

Stone Partridge Range — Rocky savannas and dry open woodland of West and Central Africa

Population

≈ Unknown

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