Black Partridge
Melanoperdix niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanoperdix-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Partridge (Melanoperdix niger) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.8 cm and a weight of 280.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A small sexually dimorphic partridge (~280 g) of family Phasianidae, males entirely black and females rufous-brown. Endemic to lowland rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Highly secretive, foraging on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates in dense undergrowth. Vulnerable; declining with rapid lowland deforestation and conversion to palm oil plantations.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 280.5 g | 9.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in lowland and montane forest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo up to 1,500 m. Found in primary forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Bornean and Sumatran lowland rainforests. Scratches leaf litter.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 18-19 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Sound
Song
Infrequently recorded; gives a series of sharp, nasal 'krek' calls from peat swamp forest floor. Alarm is a low explosive cluck; poorly documented due to rarity and secretive habits.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Melanoperdix |
| Species | Melanoperdix niger |
Distribution
Black Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family