1. plural of chukar; medium-sized game birds native to Asia, introduced to North America for hunting

Examples

• The hunters spotted a covey of chukars on the rocky hillside.
• Chukars are well-adapted to arid mountain terrain.
• The wildlife refuge successfully introduced chukars to the area.
• Chukars make distinctive calls that echo across the canyon.
• The birds were identified as chukars by their distinctive black and white striped flanks.
• Chukars prefer steep, rocky slopes with sparse vegetation.