Bornean Partridge
Arborophila hyperythra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="arborophila-hyperythra"></birdfyi-bird>The Bornean Partridge (Arborophila hyperythra) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.2 cm and a weight of 270 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized partridge (~270 g) of family Phasianidae, with rufous-orange breast and barred brown upperparts. Endemic to Borneo, inhabiting primary lowland and montane forests from sea level to 1,800 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; broadly distributed across Borneo's forests, though logging and land conversion pose growing threats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.2 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 270.0 g | 9.52 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above; entire underparts rich rufous-orange from throat to vent; bare red eye-ring; back shows dark-centred feathers with buff fringes; deeply rufous underparts cover whole belly and flanks.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Borneo at 500-1,700 m elevation. Found in foothill and montane rainforest of Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on Bornean montane forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Sound
Song
Pure, rising 'wheeet' whistle followed by softer 'oo'; Bornean endemic heard in montane cloud forest. Alarm is a sharp rapid clatter. Pairs occasionally synchronize calls at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Species | Arborophila hyperythra |
Distribution
Bornean Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family