Large ground-dwelling game bird native to the Caucasus region, widely introduced globally for hunting and ornamental purposes
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Mixed woodland edges, agricultural landscapes, grasslands, and shrubby areas with moderate vegetation cover, ranging from sea level to 3,000 m elevation
Ecological Role
Important game species, seed disperser, prey for predators, contributes to ecosystem diversity in agricultural and woodland transition zones
Morphology
SKIN COATIridescent plumage, males with distinctive metallic green-bronze body and white neck ring
LIMBS WINGSStrong legs for ground movement, relatively short wings enabling short bursts of flight
HEAD SENSORYProminent crest, large eyes, sharp beak adapted for foraging seeds and insects
BODY STRUCTURERobust body, length 60-89 cm, weight 0.9-1.5 kg, elongated tail feathers up to 50 cm in males
