The chukar is a rotund 32–35 cm (13–14 in) long partridge, with a light brown back, grey breast, and buff belly. The shades vary across the various populations.

Are Chukars good to eat?

They're tasty. For a bird that lives in such harsh terrain, chukar taste good. The ample breast meat is mild and white, looking and tasting much like a Cornish game hen. The legs are dark but have a decent amount of fat in them.

Are Chukars hard to raise?

Many bird fanciers consider the chukar one of the easiest game birds to raise in captivity, espe- cially when it is raised on wire to minimize disease problems.