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Chestnut-headed Partridge

Arborophila cambodiana

Least Concern
طول الجناح
28,5 cm
الوزن
286,0 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

The Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.5 cm and a weight of 286 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A medium-sized partridge (~285 g) of family Phasianidae, with a distinctive chestnut head and nape. Inhabits foothill and montane forests in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia and adjacent Thailand. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; found in relatively intact montane forest within a restricted range; protected by rugged terrain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 28,5 cm 11.2 in
الوزن 286,0 g 10.09 oz

التعرف

الريش

Rich chestnut-orange head contrasting with grey breast; brown back with black streaks; throat buff-white; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; chestnut head is boldly distinctive.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

الصوت

الغناء

Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Galliformes (Gamebirds)
الفصيلة Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
الأنواع Arborophila cambodiana

Distribution

Chestnut-headed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.
Where does the Chestnut-headed Partridge live?
Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Chestnut-headed Partridge endangered?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge sound like?
Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.
How big is the Chestnut-headed Partridge?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 286.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-headed Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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