Ferruginous Partridge
Caloperdix oculeus
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A small partridge (~210 g) of family Phasianidae, with rich ferruginous (rust-red) plumage and spotted black-and-white markings. Inhabits lowland and foothill rainforests in Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Secretive, foraging on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened; associated with primary and tall secondary forest, declining with ongoing logging and land conversion.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| الوزن | 210,5 g | 7.43 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Rich ferruginous (deep rusty-orange) overall; upperparts black-and-rufous barred; flanks black boldly spotted white; bare red facial skin; underparts rufous-orange; one of the most vividly coloured Southeast Asian partridges.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Resident in lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found in flat or gently sloping lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Southeast Asian lowland and hill forests. Scratches leaf litter.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 18-20 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
8-10
الصوت
الغناء
Sharp, staccato 'krik-krik-krik' calls from lowland rainforest; often given in duet. Alarm is a loud, rapid chattering rattle; contact notes between pairs soft and clucking.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| الفصيلة | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Caloperdix |
| الأنواع | Caloperdix oculeus |
Distribution
Ferruginous Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family