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Alectoris chukar
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Alectoris chukar is the binomial for chukar partridge, used in wildlife management and technical meat labelling. Culinary properties match chukar: lean, clean game flavour, best cooked quickly if young and more moist if mature. Distinguish from A. rufa in documentation when both red-legged types appear in trade.
Also known as: Alectoris chukar, Chukar species label
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History
A. chukar ranged from eastern Europe’s edge through Central Asia.
Scientific description formalised the chukar species.
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Game agencies managed introduced A. chukar populations.
Technical packs sometimes listed Alectoris chukar for farmed birds.