Chukars are chickenlike game birds with a plump body, short legs, and a small round head. In flight, the tail is square and the wings are broad and rounded.
Relative Size
Larger than a California Quail, smaller than a Ring-necked Pheasant.
between robin and crowMeasurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 13.4-15.0 in (34-38 cm)
- Weight: 19.0-27.0 oz (538-765 g)
- Wingspan: 20.1 in (51 cm)
- Length: 13.4-15.0 in (34-38 cm)
- Weight: 19.0-27.0 oz (538-765 g)
- Wingspan: 20.1 in (51 cm)