Hainan Partridge
Arborophila ardens
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A small partridge (~245 g) of family Phasianidae, with black-and-white facial markings and rufous breast. Endemic to Hainan Island, China. Inhabits tropical and subtropical montane forests, increasingly confined to higher elevations due to lowland deforestation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; very restricted island range with severe habitat loss over past decades.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 26,1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Gewicht | 243,5 g | 8.59 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown above; white-spotted black throat and breast with chestnut streaks; flanks grey streaked white; bare red eye-ring; underparts boldly patterned with chestnut and white spotting on black.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Hainan Island, China. Found in dense montane forest at 300-1,800 m. Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Hainan Island forests. Endangered; scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2-4
Lautgebung
Gesang
Penetrating, flute-like 'phwee-PHOO' whistle ringing through Hainan rainforest; loud relative to body size. Alarm is rapid explosive clucking; rarely heard outside breeding season.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Arten | Arborophila ardens |
Distribution
Hainan Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family