
SNOW PARTRIDGE Lerwa lerwa 38 cm
ADULT Vermiculated dark brown and white upperparts, chestnut streaking on
underparts, and red bill and legs. Often occurs in large parties, and can be very
tame. Males advertise with low whistling calls, and noisy cackling when going to
roost. High-altitude rocky and grassy slopes with scrub. Resident; 3300-5200 m. Rare
in Hazara and uncommon in Gilgit and the Khunjerab.