Question by Tabbitatt: Can someone identify this species of bird?
here is the pic
http://photos-024.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v170/155/28/541625024/n541625024_470498_6488.jpg
this bird is in a residential area on the ground. I live in Calgary Alberta CANADA and its winter here now.
thanks
Best answer:
Answer by Cf Precious
they look like some type of quail or partridge
What do you think? Answer below!
6 Responses
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Fancie Says:
Hungarian Partridge?
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kuunoita Says:
It looks like a Ptarmigan. Which is a northern grouse. They change color in the winter to a white to blend in with their environment.
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fae Says:
Partridge.
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VT in an AM handbasket ™ Says:
They are Gray Partridges. Its a species that was originally from Europe, but were released in North America for hunting. They are now widespread across the northern part of the continent, mostly in Canada. They are uncommon and found in fields. They are related to grouse and quail. Nice photo!
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Myles F Says:
First off, nice pic! They are (Hungarian) Grey Partridge! They like wide open hay and cereal fields. I have honestly never seen one before. They are quite a bit rarer over here in eastern Ontario. I’m assuming these birds are coming to a bird feeder or something. Other wildfowl birds that come to feeders include Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey.
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BP Says:
Gray Partridge for sure. Nice photo!!!