Chestnut-breasted Partridge
Arborophila mandellii
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About
A medium-sized partridge (~270 g) of family Phasianidae, with a chestnut breast and finely barred plumage. Inhabits subtropical and montane forests in the eastern Himalayas from northeastern India through Bhutan to southwestern China. Forages for seeds and invertebrates on the forest floor. Near Threatened due to forest loss and hunting across its Himalayan foothill range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.9 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 268.0 g | 9.45 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above; large chestnut breast patch; throat white bordered by black band; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; chestnut breast separated from grey flanks by clear demarcation.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in the eastern Himalayas of Bhutan, India (Arunachal Pradesh), and southern Tibet at 1,500-2,700 m. Found in dense subtropical forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on floor of Eastern Himalayan and Tibetan foothill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4
Sound
Song
Ringing, whistled 'whi-WHEOO' in pairs or series; melodic and clear. Found in Himalayan foothills; male sings from dense bamboo. Alarm is a low guttural 'krrk-krrk' rapidly repeated.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Species | Arborophila mandellii |
Distribution
Chestnut-breasted Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family