What Bird Is this?

[maine123]

What kind of bird is this? We saw this bird in our yard today. We cant tell what it is. it runs and kind of looks like a quail, but we arn't sure. here are some pictures.

[MaryOfExeter]

That is called a Chukar Partridge Chances are, it was probably once owned by a breeder and got loose. I have a friend who breeds them. I think they're pretty

I think there are some wild populations established in the US and are hunted I believe. But most I see are domestic.

[maine123]

THanks! It must have been from a breeder, but im clueless of how it could possibly get into my yard. The only birds I knew that have been kept in my neighborhood were, pigeons (me) and a few people with chickens. They do look good.

[jameswaller]

Originally Posted by MaryOfExeter

That is called a Chukar Partridge Chances are, it was probably once owned by a breeder and got loose. I have a friend who breeds them. I think they're pretty

I think there are some wild populations established in the US and are hunted I believe. But most I see are domestic.

except for no tail(to speak of)-looks kinda pigeonish,.can they pair up,,would be different,maybe fly too?? sincerely james waller

[bluecheck]

No, there's no way to breed a chukar and a pigeon. Won't happen.