Udzungwa Forest-partridge
Xenoperdix udzungwensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="xenoperdix-udzungwensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Udzungwa Forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 207.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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About
A small partridge (~205 g) of family Phasianidae, with brown-streaked plumage and red legs. Endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, restricted to Udzungwa and Rubeho mountain forests above 1,300 m. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Endangered; one of Africa's rarest birds, confined to a tiny forest area threatened by agricultural encroachment and logging.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 207.25 g | 7.31 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with fine black streaking and white shaft-streaks; red legs and bill; underparts paler buff-brown with dark-edged feathers creating scaled pattern; bare red facial skin around eye.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. Found in montane forest at 1,000-2,000 m. Very poorly known; only two specimens collected.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on floor of Udzungwa Tanzanian montane forest for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Critically endangered.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Sound
Song
Loud, clear whistled 'wheee-oo' calls from montane forest floor; haunting and infrequently heard. Alarm is a sharp explosive 'kek'; poorly known due to rarity in Udzungwa Mountains.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Xenoperdix |
| Species | Xenoperdix udzungwensis |
Distribution
Udzungwa Forest-partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family