Chukar partridge ("Alectoris chukar") has a high population and nests between stone and shrubs. California quail, chukar partridges, and mourning doves are also common. Introduced birds include the gray partridge, ring-necked pheasant, and chukar. It hosts a population of chukar partridges. The chukar partridge is part of a confusing group of "red-legged partridges". Other species, such as the purple-throated fruitcrow and chukar partridge, also show the feature. Black bear, cougar, elk, deer, mountain goat, chukar, and bighorn sheep are common. The chukar partridge's population has been in decline since the late 1980s. This species is closely related to the chukar, Przevalski's, and Philby's partridges, forming a superspecies. He was a fan of upland bird hunting, specifically the chukar. The diverse wildlife includes urial, chinkara, chukar, hare, mongoose, wild boar, and yellow-throated marten. Chukar roost on rocky slopes or under shrubs. Chukar are sometimes preyed on by golden eagles. Elks Memorial Field is home to the Chukar Baseball team.