snow partridge
bird
Also known as: Lerwa lerwa
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The snow partridge (Lerwa lerwa) is a Himalayan bird belonging to the partridge family, Phasianidae. It is characterized by feathered upper legs, spurred reddish shanks, and distinctive blackish upper parts barred with white and rufous, contrasting with chestnut underparts. This bird inhabits high mountains in south-central Asia and shares similarities in appearance and habits with ptarmigans. The term "snow partridge" is sometimes used for ptarmigans, but it is best reserved for this specific Asian partridge species.123
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