StatusIntroduced
RarityFairly Common
Height31 cm
Weight550 g
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"Chukars usually run uphill and fly downhill."
Field Guide
Chukar
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Originating from Asia, the Chukar was introduced to New Zealand in the 1920s-1930s. They are a gamebird boasting bold and uniquely patterned plumage found in the South Island high country. About the size of a small chicken.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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