Provided by rock outcrops, talus slopes, and vegetation. Rocks and cliffs provide cover from inclement weather. Will fly or run, often upslope, to escape predators. Nests often placed on steep talus slopes or slopes with rocky outcrops, above streams. Drinks daily in hot, dry weather.
Water is a major habitat component affecting distribution, especially in summer.
Yearlong, diurnal activity. Clutch size 10-20, average 15. Coveys of 5-40 form in late summer. Productivity varies greatly from year to year, affected mostly by weather. Impact of chukar on native fauna and flora is unknown, although Harper et al.