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Chestnut-breasted Partridge

Arborophila mandellii

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
25,9 cm
الوزن
268,0 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

حول

A medium-sized partridge (~270 g) of family Phasianidae, with a chestnut breast and finely barred plumage. Inhabits subtropical and montane forests in the eastern Himalayas from northeastern India through Bhutan to southwestern China. Forages for seeds and invertebrates on the forest floor. Near Threatened due to forest loss and hunting across its Himalayan foothill range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 25,9 cm 10.2 in
الوزن 268,0 g 9.45 oz

التعرف

الريش

Brown above; large chestnut breast patch; throat white bordered by black band; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; chestnut breast separated from grey flanks by clear demarcation.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Resident in the eastern Himalayas of Bhutan, India (Arunachal Pradesh), and southern Tibet at 1,500-2,700 m. Found in dense subtropical forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Eastern Himalayan and Tibetan foothill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

4

الصوت

الغناء

Ringing, whistled 'whi-WHEOO' in pairs or series; melodic and clear. Found in Himalayan foothills; male sings from dense bamboo. Alarm is a low guttural 'krrk-krrk' rapidly repeated.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Chestnut-breasted Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Eastern Himalayan and Tibetan foothill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.
Where does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge live?
Resident in the eastern Himalayas of Bhutan, India (Arunachal Pradesh), and southern Tibet at 1,500-2,700 m. Found in dense subtropical forest.
Is the Chestnut-breasted Partridge endangered?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge sound like?
Ringing, whistled 'whi-WHEOO' in pairs or series; melodic and clear. Found in Himalayan foothills; male sings from dense bamboo. Alarm is a low guttural 'krrk-krrk' rapidly repeated.
How big is the Chestnut-breasted Partridge?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 268.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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