Red-billed Partridge
Arborophila rubrirostris
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A small partridge (~225 g) of family Phasianidae, distinguished by its bright red bill on dark plumage. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra at 700–2,000 m elevation. Inhabits the forest floor and dense undergrowth of subtropical highland forest. Forages for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; restricted to Sumatran mountains but currently stable with sufficient forest cover remaining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 26,2 cm | 10.3 in |
| Gewicht | 226,0 g | 7.97 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown above streaked darker; throat and face white with fine dark scaling; breast grey; flanks grey with white streaks; distinctive bright red bill and red eye-ring; no rufous breast patches.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Resident in the montane forests of Sumatra and Borneo at 600-2,000 m. Found in primary hill and montane forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Bornean montane forests. Little-studied; diet inferred from congeners.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Clear, high-pitched 'wheee-oop' whistle; slurred downward at end. Borneo endemic calling from montane understorey. Contact calls soft low clucks; alarm a sharp explosive 'pit' note.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Arten | Arborophila rubrirostris |
Distribution
Red-billed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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