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White-faced Partridge

Arborophila orientalis

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
28,5 cm
الوزن
310,5 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

حول

A medium-sized partridge (~310 g) of family Phasianidae, with a distinctive white face and scaly brown upperparts. Found in montane forests of eastern Java and Bali. Inhabits highland broadleaved forest at 800–2,500 m elevation. Forages secretively on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; restricted to a small area of eastern Java and Bali with ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 28,5 cm 11.2 in
الوزن 310,5 g 10.95 oz

التعرف

الريش

Brown above; face and throat strikingly white contrasting with dark crown and neck; breast grey; flanks olive-grey streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; extensive white on face is immediately distinctive.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of eastern Java, Bali, and Lombok. Found in montane and lowland forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of East Javan and Balinese montane forests. Scratches leaf litter.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-4

الصوت

الغناء

Rising 'wheee-oo' whistle with clean, flute-like quality; calls from E Java mountains at dusk and dawn. Alarm produces sharp abrupt chips. Covey contact maintained with low rolling clucks.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

White-faced 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 White-faced Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of East Javan and Balinese montane forests. Scratches leaf litter.
Where does the White-faced Partridge live?
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of eastern Java, Bali, and Lombok. Found in montane and lowland forest.
Is the White-faced Partridge endangered?
The White-faced Partridge has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the White-faced Partridge sound like?
Rising 'wheee-oo' whistle with clean, flute-like quality; calls from E Java mountains at dusk and dawn. Alarm produces sharp abrupt chips. Covey contact maintained with low rolling clucks.
How big is the White-faced Partridge?
The White-faced Partridge has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 310.5 g.
What order and family does the White-faced Partridge belong to?
The White-faced Partridge (Arborophila orientalis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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