Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The snow partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae found widely distributed across the high-altitude Himalayan regions of Pakistan, China, India and Nepal. It is the only species within its genus, and is thought to be the most basal member of the "erectile clade" of the subfamily Phasianinae. The species is found in alpine pastures and open hillside above the treeline but not in as bare rocky terrain as the Himalayan snowcock and is not as wary as that species. Males and females look similar in plumage but males have a spur on their tarsus.
Fun Fact
The snow partridge is found is small groups, usually about 6 to 8 but up to 30 during the non-breeding season.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is alpine pastures, open grassy hillsides with grass, lichens, moss, ferns and rhododendrons.
Diet
Feed on mosses, lichens, berries, and the shoots of plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance