Description:
CHUKARLAsurname is derived from the Turkic word for 'jaguar,' and is typically found in countries in Central and South America. The Chukar is a small game bird that is hunted extensively in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The Chukar is also found in North America, where it is hunted in California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The Chukar is a popular game bird in Europe, where it is hunted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. There are several variations of the Chukar name, including the Cabrero, Chalchihuite, Chinchilla, and Huachuca.
