Simon says: "Let's meet the Chukar, (Alectoris chukar), one of Israel's most iconic & vocal birds.
The Chukar, (Alectoris chukar)
If you've hiked in the Judean Desert, Ein Gedi or the Golan Heights, you've almost certainly heard one before you saw it. Their sharp, chattering "chuk-chuk-chuk-chukar" call echoes off canyon walls - hence the name.
🔹 Habitat
Rocky slopes, dry scrubland & cliff edges, the Chukar thrives where few other birds do, often far from water.
🔹 Diet
Seeds, leaves, insects & small invertebrates. In summer, they'll dig for bulbs & tubers. They run first, fly only as a last resort.
🔹 Mating & family life
Monogamous during breeding season (spring to early summer). Nests are simple scrapes on the ground, hidden under a rock or bush.
Clutch size: 10–20 eggs (!). Chicks are relatively mature within hours of hatching; able to feed themselves & run almost immediately!
🔹 Fun fact
The Chukar is Israel's unofficial national bird of rugged places. It's also a prized game bird worldwide.
👉 Spotting tip: Look for them at sunrise or sunset, often in small coveys called "coveys" (yes, that's the real term). Drive slowly through wadis or hike quietly.... they're shy but curious.
Tag us in your Chukar sightings!
📍 Imagine Israel Tours - where every bird has a story.
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Want to walk where the Chukar makes its home? Let’s imagine Israel together!
If you've hiked in the Judean Desert, Ein Gedi or the Golan Heights, you've almost certainly heard one before you saw it. Their sharp, chattering "chuk-chuk-chuk-chukar" call echoes off canyon walls - hence the name.
🔹 Habitat
Rocky slopes, dry scrubland & cliff edges, the Chukar thrives where few other birds do, often far from water.
🔹 Diet
Seeds, leaves, insects & small invertebrates. In summer, they'll dig for bulbs & tubers. They run first, fly only as a last resort.
🔹 Mating & family life
Monogamous during breeding season (spring to early summer). Nests are simple scrapes on the ground, hidden under a rock or bush.
Clutch size: 10–20 eggs (!). Chicks are relatively mature within hours of hatching; able to feed themselves & run almost immediately!
🔹 Fun fact
The Chukar is Israel's unofficial national bird of rugged places. It's also a prized game bird worldwide.
👉 Spotting tip: Look for them at sunrise or sunset, often in small coveys called "coveys" (yes, that's the real term). Drive slowly through wadis or hike quietly.... they're shy but curious.
Tag us in your Chukar sightings!
📍 Imagine Israel Tours - where every bird has a story.
#Chukar #AlectorisChukar #BirdsOfIsrael #IsraeliWildlife #BirdwatchingIsrael #HikingIsrael #Negev #JudeanDesert #EinGedi #GolanHeights #Birdwatching #NatureIsrael #ImagineIsrael #FloraAndFauna #ImagineIsraelTours #simonostertourguideisrael
Want to walk where the Chukar makes its home? Let’s imagine Israel together!
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TripAdvisor reviews https://shorturl.at/aIR47
Google Reviews: https://g.page/r/CRpU82ZCQ_-qEBE/review
imagineisrael8@gmail.com
phone/WhatsApp +972 54 2390412
At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.
My name is Simon. I've lived in Israel for 20 years & I'm a Tour Guide - originally from the UK - with a brand new, Hyundai Tucson, a luxury 5-seater touring vehicle, fully licensed & insured to carry passengers.
I'm a qualified first-aider & carry a full first aid kit with me at all times.
I have experience driving & guiding all over Israel as an independent tour guide & have been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel. I’m an accredited guide for Israel’s National Parks.🌳
- as well as being a coach tour guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.🚢
(Front-facing toddler car seat, baby car seat, wheelchair &/or 'Rollator' with seat available on request).
My prices include:
*admission fees to many sites
*comprehensive liability insurance
*fuel
*tolls
*car parking
*snacks
*water
*a unique souvenir of your tour with me
Payments accepted via Revolut, credit cards, bank transfer & PayPal.
I can offer tours to suit young & older - from tiny tots, to those who need a more gentle pace, without too much hiking or climbing!
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