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Malay Partridge

Arborophila campbelli

Least Concern
طول الجناح
25,9 cm
الوزن
312,0 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

The Malay Partridge (Arborophila campbelli) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.9 cm and a weight of 312 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A medium-sized partridge (~310 g) of family Phasianidae, with brownish plumage and white-streaked flanks. Endemic to the mountains of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Inhabits montane forests above 600 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; restricted highland species but not threatened in its remaining montane habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 25,9 cm 10.2 in
الوزن 312,0 g 11.01 oz

التعرف

الريش

Brown above with dark streaking; throat and face pale buff with dark-scaled feathers; breast grey; flanks grey with white streaks; bare reddish eye-ring; generally paler faced than many congeners.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the Thai-Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand and Malaysia. Found in lowland and foothill forest below 900 m.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Peninsular Malaysian hill forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SA.

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الصوت

الغناء

Loud, slightly hollow 'hoo-WEE-hoo' call repeated steadily; pure whistled quality from Peninsular Malaysia understorey. Alarm is an abrupt clucking burst; contact notes are soft and low.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Malay Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Malay Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Peninsular Malaysian hill forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Malay Partridge live?
Endemic to the Thai-Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand and Malaysia. Found in lowland and foothill forest below 900 m.
Is the Malay Partridge endangered?
The Malay Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Malay Partridge nest?
Nest type: SA.
What does the Malay Partridge sound like?
Loud, slightly hollow 'hoo-WEE-hoo' call repeated steadily; pure whistled quality from Peninsular Malaysia understorey. Alarm is an abrupt clucking burst; contact notes are soft and low.
How big is the Malay Partridge?
The Malay Partridge has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 312.0 g.
What order and family does the Malay Partridge belong to?
The Malay Partridge (Arborophila campbelli) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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