Scientific Name
Alectoris chukar
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Alectoris chukar (J. E. Gray, 1830)
Park
Arches National Park (ARCH)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Chukar
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom | Animalia |
Subkingdom | Bilateria |
Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
Superclass | Tetrapoda |
Class | Aves |
Order | Galliformes |
Family | Phasianidae |
Genus | Alectoris |
Species | Alectoris chukar |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
The Southeast Utah Group riparian birds database lists a total of 1 sighting of this species from from one of three monitoring sites in ARCH over the period from 1993-2005.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230
Nativeness
Non-native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Sibley 2000, Bibkey #388608
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
Uncommon: occurs more or less regularly, but generally in small numbers; usually found in proper season and habitat.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Permanent resident - present throughout the year. Definitely known to breed in the park, based on observation of nest building, nests with eggs, young in nests, or adults with dependent, very recently fledged young.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
eln/NCPN I&M
Created Date
7/25/2000 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
eln/NCPN I&M
Last Modified Date
9/16/2006 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: per Williams: adults with young in early July, mid-Sep., Park Species Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230
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Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI)
Bryce Canyon National Park (BRCA)
Canyonlands National Park (CANY)
Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)
Colorado National Monument (COLM)
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO)
Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE)
Death Valley National Park (DEVA)
Dinosaur National Monument (DINO)
Fossil Butte National Monument (FOBU)
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA)
Golden Spike National Historical Park (GOSP)
Great Basin National Park (GRBA)
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (HAFO)
Haleakala National Park (HALE)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HAVO)
Hovenweep National Monument (HOVE)
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (JODA)
Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR)
Lava Beds National Monument (LABE)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE)
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LARO)
Mojave National Preserve (MOJA)
Natural Bridges National Monument (NABR)
Nez Perce National Historical Park (NEPE)
Parashant National Monument (PARA)
Pinnacles National Park (PINN)
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK)
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Yucca House National Monument (YUHO)
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