Real Chukar Skull - Pathology

This real chukar partridge skull specimen displays a healed fracture on the left jugal bone, making it an excellent educational example of avian pathology. The chukar (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the red-legged partridge group and is classified within the order Galliformes. Ideal for educational institutions, museums, and comparative anatomy research.

The chukar partridge is part of a confusing group of "red-legged partridges". Several plumage variations within the widespread distribution of the chukar partridge have been described and designated as subspecies. In the past the chukar group was included with the rock partridge…………….Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Genus: Alectoris Species: A. chukar

• Presents with a healed bone fracture on the left jugal bone
• Skull - Pathology Length 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
• Skull - Pathology Width 2.6 cm (1 in)
• Skull - Pathology Height 2.3 cm (0.9 in)