The partridge was first introduced to North America in 1889, when the gray partridge was brought into Virginia. In the early 1900s, the same bird was introduced in the Alberta, Canada area. Chukars are brown and gray in color, and have stark white stripes on sides of the body, bordered with deep black outlines. The throat area is white, also bordered with a deep black hue. The most prominent feature of the chukar are its bright red coloring, which is found on the bill and feet.
Gray partridges have a dull gray or brown nape, and brown coloring on the back and wing areas.
The gray partridge is often referred to as the Hungarian partridge by many hunters. Both sexes of the partridge tend to look alike. The partridge is a fast bird. Using his deep chest to propel himself, the partridge can scurry across the ground at quick speeds to avoid predators. Then hen or female partridge lays 15 eggs at one time.