Manipur Bush-quail
Perdicula manipurensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="perdicula-manipurensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.2 cm and a weight of 67.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
One of India's most threatened birds, this tiny Phasianidae quail (~68 g) is restricted to tall grassland in the Brahmaputra floodplain of northeastern India. Extremely rarely recorded; fewer than 250 mature individuals estimated. Feeds on grass seeds. Critically Endangered from severe grassland conversion and burning.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Weight | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male dark rufous-brown above with buff shaft streaks; reddish-brown underparts barred with dark brown and buff; pale supercilium; red bill. Female plainer brown with pale buff barring. Critically rare; NE India endemic.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to northeastern India (Assam, Manipur) and adjacent Myanmar; resident of tall wet grassland and reed beds; very poorly known.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in tall grass and reed beds of northeast India.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4
Sound
Song
High, piping 'pi-pi-pi' whistle; critically endangered NE Indian species. Very rarely recorded. Presumed similar to Jungle Bush-quail. Alarm a soft 'kip'; poorly documented overall.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Perdicula |
| Species | Perdicula manipurensis |
Distribution
Manipur Bush-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family