Chinese Bamboo-partridge
Bambusicola thoracicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bambusicola-thoracicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Chinese Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.7 cm and a weight of 270.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small, noisy Phasianidae partridge (~270 g) widespread in bamboo thickets, scrub, and woodland edges of eastern and central China. Brown and grey plumage provides camouflage in dense vegetation. Famous for its repeated 'kicking-your-bottom' call. Omnivorous; feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Weight | 270.25 g | 9.53 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown upperparts with chestnut streaks; grey face and supercilium; chestnut-spotted buff flanks; white belly; grey breast; rufous-chestnut tail. Female similar but slightly smaller; lacks tarsal spur of male.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of bamboo, scrub, and forest edge in southeastern China, Taiwan, and Indochina; introduced to Japan and Hawaii.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant shoots in bamboo thickets and scrub of China and Taiwan.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 17-19 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Sound
Song
Loud, rapid 'jiji-ji-jiji' calls; raucous and insistent from Chinese bamboo thickets. Alarm is explosive cackling. Popular cage bird for persistent calls. Contact notes softer between birds.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Bambusicola |
| Species | Bambusicola thoracicus |
Distribution
Chinese Bamboo-partridge has been recorded in 7 countries.
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