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Tan-breasted Partridge

Arborophila rolli

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
28,1 cm
Gewicht
336,0 g
Familie
Phasianidae
Ordnung
Galliformes

The Tan-breasted Partridge (Arborophila rolli) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 336 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized partridge (~335 g) of family Phasianidae, with plain tan-brown breast and muted brown upperparts. Endemic to the Natuna Islands of Indonesia. Inhabits tropical forest. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; while restricted to small islands, remains stable; its insular endemism makes it vulnerable to future habitat clearance or introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 28,1 cm 11.1 in
Gewicht 336,0 g 11.85 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Brown above; breast uniform tan-buff without chestnut or grey; throat whitish; flanks olive-brown streaked pale; bare reddish eye-ring; uniform tan breast is diagnostic against grey-breasted congeners.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to northern Sumatra in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces. Found in lowland and foothill forest below 1,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of northern Sumatran montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Little-studied species.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Clear, ringing 'wii-OO' whistle heard from Sumatra's foothills; second note drawn out. Poorly known; alarm a short sharp 'kek'. Covey contact maintained by soft, quiet clucks.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Familie Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner)
Genus Arborophila
Arten Arborophila rolli

Distribution

Tan-breasted Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Tan-breasted Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of northern Sumatran montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Little-studied species.
Where does the Tan-breasted Partridge live?
Endemic to northern Sumatra in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces. Found in lowland and foothill forest below 1,000 m.
Is the Tan-breasted Partridge endangered?
The Tan-breasted Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Tan-breasted Partridge sound like?
Clear, ringing 'wii-OO' whistle heard from Sumatra's foothills; second note drawn out. Poorly known; alarm a short sharp 'kek'. Covey contact maintained by soft, quiet clucks.
How big is the Tan-breasted Partridge?
The Tan-breasted Partridge has a wingspan of 28.1 cm, weight of 336.0 g.
What order and family does the Tan-breasted Partridge belong to?
The Tan-breasted Partridge (Arborophila rolli) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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