Sumatran Partridge vs Crested Partridge
Arborophila sumatrana compared with Rollulus rouloul
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Partridge | Crested Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arborophila sumatrana | Rollulus rouloul |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.2 cm (11.1 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 336.0 g (11.85 oz) | 250.5 g (8.84 oz) |
| Diet | Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Sumatran montane forests. Scratches leaf litter … | Forages on floor of Southeast Asian lowland rainforests for seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Scratches … |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sumatran Partridge
Resonant, slow 'phoo-WHEEE' whistle; Sumatran endemic with soft, slightly mournful tone. Calling bird remains concealed. Alarm note a quick repeated 'kik'; flock contact involves quiet murmuring.
Crested Partridge
High-pitched, thin whistled 'seee' repeated persistently; metallic and insect-like. Males call from forest floor, rarely seen. Alarm is an explosive low grunt followed by rapid wing beats.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sumatran Partridge
Endemic to southern Sumatra in Lampung and South Sumatra provinces at 200-1,200 m. Found in lowland and hill forest.
Crested Partridge
Resident in lowland and foothill rainforest of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found below 1,500 m.
Conservation Status
Sumatran Partridge
Crested Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Sumatran Partridge
Dark brown above with buff streaking; throat buff-white; breast grey-brown; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; Sumatran endemic with no bold colour features; cryptic forest floor colouring.
Crested Partridge
Male is dark glossy green-black with vivid red-crimson erectile crest; red orbital skin; chestnut wings. Female is entirely bright emerald green with brown wings, red legs, and grey head; among …
About These Birds
Sumatran Partridge
A medium-sized partridge (~335 g) of family Phasianidae, with brownish plumage and scaly underparts. Endemic to Sumatra, inhabiting primary and secondary highland forests at 600–2,000 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; Sumatra's mountain forests retain substantial cover in protected areas, supporting stable partridge populations.
Crested Partridge
A small partridge (~250 g) of family Phasianidae, males with vivid crimson crest and iridescent green plumage. Found in lowland tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Forages on the forest floor for fallen seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Vulnerable; dependent on primary lowland forest, heavily impacted by deforestation and palm oil expansion.