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Arabian partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) Jebel Samhan, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 9, 2015. Alectoris melanocephala,Arabian partridge,Fall,Geotagged,Oman Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Arabian partridge (Alectoris melanocephala)

Jebel Samhan, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 9, 2015.

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The Arabian partridge

The Arabian partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae, native to the southern Arabian peninsula. Two subspecies are recognised, "A. m. melanocephala" and "A. m. guichardi". It sometimes hybridises with Philby's partridge and with the rock partridge.

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Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Oct 9, 2015 06:33 in Unnamed Road, Oman.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.