Barbary Partridge vs Taiwan Partridge
Alectoris barbara compared with Arborophila crudigularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barbary Partridge | Taiwan Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alectoris barbara | Arborophila crudigularis |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 27.4 cm (10.8 in) |
| Weight | 418.5 g (14.76 oz) | 261.5 g (9.22 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on seeds, berries, shoots, and invertebrates in North African scrub, rocky terrain, and farmland. | Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf … |
| Clutch Size | 6-27 | 6-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Barbary Partridge
Loud, nasal 'kee-kee-kee-KARRR' calls from N African rocky terrain; slightly lower than Red-legged Partridge. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn on rocky hillsides and scrub.
Taiwan Partridge
Clear two-syllable whistle 'kwee-OO' rising then falling; repeated steadily for minutes from Taiwanese mountain forest. Alarm produces sharp 'kek' notes; pairs duet at dawn chorus.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barbary Partridge
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and coastal areas in North Africa (Morocco to Libya), Canary Islands, Sardinia, Gibraltar, and Madeira.
Taiwan Partridge
Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.
Conservation Status
Barbary Partridge
Taiwan Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Barbary Partridge
Blue-grey upperparts; chestnut-spotted white flank bars; grey crown; rufous-brown collar with white spots; reddish-orange bill and legs; white face. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but collar spotted.
Taiwan Partridge
Brown above streaked black and buff; bare red around eye; throat pinkish-buff with dark scaling; breast grey with chestnut mottling; flanks grey streaked white. Endemic to Taiwan; moderate patterning.
About These Birds
Barbary Partridge
A medium Phasianidae partridge (~419 g) of rocky hillsides, scrub, and open slopes across North Africa, the Canary Islands, and Gibraltar. Grey-brown with a spotted chestnut-necklace pattern. Lives in pairs or small coveys; feeds on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Least Concern; introduced as a gamebird in several regions.
Taiwan Partridge
A medium-sized partridge (~260 g) of family Phasianidae, with reddish-orange throat, dark brown upperparts, and scaly underparts. Endemic to the montane forests of Taiwan at 500–2,800 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; Taiwan's mountain forests are well protected, supporting stable populations of this island endemic.