A large grey and white partridge of the high scree slopes, whose calls echo across the mountains.
- Group: Bird
- Habitats: Rocky slopes, alpine meadow
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Alpine meadows and scree high in the mountains.
Diet
Plants, seeds and insects.
Ecological role
Prey of eagles and snow leopards.
Threats
Hunting.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.