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Chukar
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Environmental Studies
Undergraduate 2
10/19/2015

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Chukar range
Definition
Native to Eurasia, North American Range-west coast
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Chukar Habitat
Definition
Require Steep, dry, rocky slopes with shrub steppe vegetation, with caves and crevices to roost in. They can survive up to 4000 ft elevation
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Chukar Food
Definition
Seeds of grasses and forbs >85% of adult diet
15% insect
Feed onground mostly, but will climb for berries
Term
Chukar groups
Definition
Called Coveys, form in winter
Term
{Chukar}How many birds do Coveys average?
Definition
Around 20
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{Chukar}When do coveys break up and pairs form?
Definition
They break up in February and March
Term
{Chukar} What do Chukar Nests look like?
Definition
Depressions on the ground, lined with grass, twigs, and feathers. It will be hidden under a rock or shrub.
Term
{Chukar} What kind of mating do Chukars have?
Definition
Monogamous
Term
{Chukar} What is the average clutch size?
Definition
15 eggs
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{Chukar} What is the incubation period?
Definition
24 days
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{Chukar}What affects productivity?
Definition
Precipitation
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