What does the Chukar Partridge eat?

The Chukar Partridge's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Primarily vegetarian, consisting of seeds, grasses, leaves, and berries. Also consumes insects, especially during the breeding season.

How it forages

Forages on the ground, pecking at seeds, grass shoots, leaves, and berries. Will also consume insects, especially during chick-rearing. Often scratches the ground to uncover food.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Most active during early morning and late afternoon, spending midday resting in shade or cover.

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