Stone Partridge
Ptilopachus petrosus
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A small partridge (~190 g) of family Odontophoridae, with brown-barred plumage and a short rounded tail often cocked upright. Inhabits rocky hillsides, inselbergs, and stony savanna in sub-Saharan West and Central Africa. Forages for seeds and insects on the ground. Least Concern; an unusual African member of the New World quail family with a predominantly terrestrial lifestyle.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 192.5 g | 6.79 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above, finely vermiculated with buff; rufous tail often cocked; underparts pale buff-brown with dark scaling; bare red eye-ring; short rounded wings; sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in rocky hillsides and savanna of West Africa from Senegal east to Cameroon and Chad. Found in rocky terrain with grass and bushes.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on rocky hillsides in West and Central Africa for seeds, invertebrates, and small plant matter. Scratches stony ground.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4-6
Sound
Song
Emits a clear, whistled peet-peet call and soft clucking series. The repeated, clear whistle is far-carrying and melodious for a partridge; heard on West African rocky outcrops.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Ptilopachus |
| Species | Ptilopachus petrosus |
Distribution
Stone Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family