White-cheeked Partridge
Arborophila atrogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="arborophila-atrogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 256 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized partridge (~255 g) of family Phasianidae, with white cheeks contrasting against a black throat. Inhabits subtropical and lower montane forests in northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Forages secretively on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates in dense bamboo and undergrowth. Least Concern; widespread in the eastern Himalayan foothills and Assam region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 256.0 g | 9.03 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above; cheeks white contrasting with black throat and lores; grey breast; flanks grey-brown streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; white cheeks against black throat create distinctive facial pattern.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in the foothills of northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar at 100-1,500 m. Found in dense lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of northeastern Indian and Myanmarese hill forests.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3-7
Sound
Song
Ringing 'kwee-oo-kwee' trio of whistled notes; second note lower, third rising again. Calls from NE Indian and Myanmar hillside forest. Alarm is a sharp staccato cluck series.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Species | Arborophila atrogularis |
Distribution
White-cheeked Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family