Ferruginous Partridge vs White-throated Francolin
Caloperdix oculeus compared with Campocolinus albogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ferruginous Partridge | White-throated Francolin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caloperdix oculeus | Campocolinus albogularis |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 210.5 g (7.43 oz) | 273.5 g (9.65 oz) |
| Diet | Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Southeast Asian lowland and hill forests. … | Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna and open woodland. |
| Clutch Size | 8-10 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Ferruginous Partridge
Sharp, staccato 'krik-krik-krik' calls from lowland rainforest; often given in duet. Alarm is a loud, rapid chattering rattle; contact notes between pairs soft and clucking.
White-throated Francolin
Loud, grating 'krrr-EEK-krrr' calls from W African savanna; pairs often duet. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls between flock members are soft clucking notes at dusk when gathering to roost.
Geographic Range & Migration
Ferruginous Partridge
Resident in lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found in flat or gently sloping lowland forest.
White-throated Francolin
Resident of dry woodland and savanna in West Africa from Guinea-Bissau east to northern Cameroon and Central African Republic.
Conservation Status
Ferruginous Partridge
White-throated Francolin
How to Tell Them Apart
Ferruginous Partridge
Rich ferruginous (deep rusty-orange) overall; upperparts black-and-rufous barred; flanks black boldly spotted white; bare red facial skin; underparts rufous-orange; one of the most vividly coloured Southeast Asian partridges.
White-throated Francolin
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white throat bordered by buff-brown collar; pale buff underparts with brown flank streaking; yellowish bill. Sexes similar; female lacks bold white throat contrast.
About These Birds
Ferruginous Partridge
A small partridge (~210 g) of family Phasianidae, with rich ferruginous (rust-red) plumage and spotted black-and-white markings. Inhabits lowland and foothill rainforests in Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Secretive, foraging on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened; associated with primary and tall secondary forest, declining with ongoing logging and land conversion.
White-throated Francolin
A small Phasianidae francolin (~274 g) of West and Central African Guinea savanna and open woodland. Distinguished by its clean white throat contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. Forages on the ground in small coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Widespread and tolerant of lightly degraded habitat; Least Concern.