Alectoris chukar

304_0580 [Alectoris chukar]

 

Alectoris chukar is a game bird common in Middle East countries.

In Greece, it can be found on remote and rugged rocky areas

in most parts of the country but not in NE Greece.

 

I have come upon them only twice; on rocks near Sounio

and on Mt. Hymittos where they seemed to be enjoying food

they were provided by humans!

 

The Chukar is the national bird of Pakistan and Iraq.

 

This picture was taken near Cape Sounio.