Barbary partridge

Alectoris barbara

The Barbary partridge is a medium-sized bird native to North Africa. It has a distinctive appearance with a grayish-brown plumage, bold black and white markings on the face, and a red bill. These birds are often found in rocky and hilly areas, where they forage for seeds, insects, and vegetation. They are known for their melodious calls and are often seen in small groups or pairs. The Barbary partridge is well-adapted to its arid and semi-arid habitat, using its cryptic plumage to blend into the surroundings and avoid predators. Although not currently considered at risk, habitat loss and hunting pose potential threats to their populations.

Habitat: Rocky and hilly areas

Barbary partridge
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
Tunisia / Djerba Private tour 7 days | 0h

A seven-day spring Tunisia birding route for desert specialists, migration movement, wetlands, cork oak forest birds and North African endem...

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Tunisia Sunny Winter Desert and Djerba Birding Tour
Tunisia Sunny Winter Desert and Djerba Birding Tour
Tunisia / Djerba Private tour 6 days | 0h

A six-day winter birding route in southern Tunisia and Djerba for desert larks, wheatears, waterbirds, raptors and North African specialties...

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Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 14 days | 0h

14-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Rabat, Merdja Zerga....

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Birdwatching tours To The Northern of Morocco & Zaida plain
Birdwatching tours To The Northern of Morocco & Zaida plain
Morocco / Rabat Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, El Jadida, Rabat, Sidi Boughaba....

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Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 10 days | 0h

10-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

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8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 8 days | 0h

8-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
Morocco / Agadir Private tour 5 days | 0h

5-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Agadir, Oued Massa....

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12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 12 days | 0h

12-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ifrane, Zaida....

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