I reported this sighting. I am fairly certain this is not an inhabitant of North America a Chukar? Do you think it is possible blow in from storms or someone's "pet" would it be legal to import such a beautiful bird? This sighting was on rt 6 in my friends back yard.
This is a Chukar, which is native to the Middle East, and yes, it is almost certainly an escapee from someone local. Thanks for your report!
-Chief Naturalist John Kolar
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