Taiwan Partridge
Arborophila crudigularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="arborophila-crudigularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.4 cm and a weight of 261.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 27,4 cm | 10.8 in |
| Gewicht | 261,5 g | 9.22 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
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.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 20-24 days.
Gelegegröße
6-8
Lautgebung
Gesang
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.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Arten | Arborophila crudigularis |
Distribution
Taiwan Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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