1. a partridge native to Asia and introduced to western North America, having gray and brown plumage with distinctive black and white striped markings on the sides

Examples

• The chukar is a popular game bird in the western United States.
• Hunters often pursue chukar in the rocky terrain of Idaho and Nevada.
• The chukar’s distinctive call echoes across the canyon walls.
• Wildlife biologists study chukar populations in their introduced habitats.
• The chukar has adapted well to the arid landscapes of the American West.
• Birdwatchers can identify a chukar by its striped flanks and red legs.