ashleyw Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Hello there! The other day, I was driving around and saw the most unusual looking bird. I tried searching for it on Google to no success; I tried searching for it on a bird-watching app called “Merlin Bird ID”, also to no success. I’m out of options, and I’m really curious to know what it is! I’m starting to think it might be someone’s pet that escaped… since none of my searches seem to point to a local species. Hoping there’s someone here who can help!! Anyone know what this is?? Details I can share: It was medium- to large-sized, roughly the size of a crow or a duck It had a very distinct chicken-like waddle, even turkey-like It had a very friendly temperament, it didn’t seem to be afraid of people. We parked the car and it waddled right over to us. Based on how it walked around, it didn’t seem to have the ability to fly (can’t confirm this though) It was spotted in southern Ontario, Canada (the city of Markham, to be exact) on July 15th 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Chuckar. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, ashleyw said: I’m starting to think it might be someone’s pet that escaped… since none of my searches seem to point to a local species. Yep, it's a Chukar that likely escaped from a farm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Welcome to Whatbird, @ashleyw. As you suspected, Chukars are not one of our local species but it still must have been pretty cool to see one wandering around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Welcome to Whatbird!! I agree, this is a Chukar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 @ashleyw Thanks for such a detailed first post, most people's first post the don't give us any information.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Welcome, Ashley. That is a lovely Chukar (partridge) you photographed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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