MIke, You are quite correct re origin of Chukar partridges; northern Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, some in Kashmir, too. I have lived and hunted them in all but Iran. They are called Chu-kor' in Urdu(Pakistan/Kashmir), Cowk in Farsi/Dari and Zerka in Pakhto. They were in my time in the area (1958-72)most abundant in Afghanistan, and I cncountered some in 2004 in NWFP of Pakistan, along with smaller partridge, Sisi, at lower altitudes. There were never many in Paktia/Paktika eastern provinces of Afghanistan [around Khost, Gardez] but were abundant in Nangrahar, around Kabul and to the northwest. Best hunting was in autumn as they migrated to lower altitudes and winter-wheat fields in valleys. The rascals behave at home the same as in Oregon/Idaho!! Bert Dunn
