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Crested Partridge

Rollulus rouloul

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
27,2 cm
الوزن
250,5 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

حول

A small partridge (~250 g) of family Phasianidae, males with vivid crimson crest and iridescent green plumage. Found in lowland tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Forages on the forest floor for fallen seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Vulnerable; dependent on primary lowland forest, heavily impacted by deforestation and palm oil expansion.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 27,2 cm 10.7 in
الوزن 250,5 g 8.84 oz

التعرف

الريش

Male is dark glossy green-black with vivid red-crimson erectile crest; red orbital skin; chestnut wings. Female is entirely bright emerald green with brown wings, red legs, and grey head; among the most colourful partridges.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Resident in lowland and foothill rainforest of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found below 1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Southeast Asian lowland rainforests for seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

4-6

الصوت

الغناء

High-pitched, thin whistled 'seee' repeated persistently; metallic and insect-like. Males call from forest floor, rarely seen. Alarm is an explosive low grunt followed by rapid wing beats.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Crested 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 Crested Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Southeast Asian lowland rainforests for seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Crested Partridge live?
Resident in lowland and foothill rainforest of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found below 1,500 m.
Is the Crested Partridge endangered?
The Crested Partridge has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Crested Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 18-19 days.
What does the Crested Partridge sound like?
High-pitched, thin whistled 'seee' repeated persistently; metallic and insect-like. Males call from forest floor, rarely seen. Alarm is an explosive low grunt followed by rapid wing beats.
How big is the Crested Partridge?
The Crested Partridge has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 250.5 g.
What order and family does the Crested Partridge belong to?
The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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