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Rufous-throated Partridge

Arborophila rufogularis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
27,0 cm
Gewicht
298,1666666666667 g
Familie
Phasianidae
Ordnung
Galliformes

Über uns

A medium-sized partridge (~300 g) of family Phasianidae, with a rufous throat and intricate brown plumage. Inhabits subtropical and lower montane forests from northeastern India and Bangladesh through Myanmar to southwestern China and northern Indochina. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; widespread in lower Himalayan and Southeast Asian mountain forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 27,0 cm 10.6 in
Gewicht 298,1666666666667 g 10.52 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Brown above with black-and-buff streaking; throat bright rufous-orange; breast grey with rufous mottling; flanks grey streaked white; bare red eye-ring; rufous throat patch is the distinguishing feature.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Resident in the foothills and hills of the eastern Himalayas and Indochina from Nepal east to southern China and Vietnam at 300-2,400 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of South and Southeast Asian hill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: DM,SC. Incubation: 20-21 days.

Gelegegröße

4-8

Lautgebung

Gesang

Rich, repeated 'who-WHEEE-oo' whistle with slight burry quality; resonant and far-carrying. Male calls persistently at dawn in SE Asian forests. Alarm a rapid staccato 'kik-kik' series.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Familie Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Arten Arborophila rufogularis

Distribution

Rufous-throated Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What does the Rufous-throated Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of South and Southeast Asian hill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter.
Where does the Rufous-throated Partridge live?
Resident in the foothills and hills of the eastern Himalayas and Indochina from Nepal east to southern China and Vietnam at 300-2,400 m.
Is the Rufous-throated Partridge endangered?
The Rufous-throated Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-throated Partridge nest?
Nest type: DM,SC. Incubation: 20-21 days.
What does the Rufous-throated Partridge sound like?
Rich, repeated 'who-WHEEE-oo' whistle with slight burry quality; resonant and far-carrying. Male calls persistently at dawn in SE Asian forests. Alarm a rapid staccato 'kik-kik' series.
How big is the Rufous-throated Partridge?
The Rufous-throated Partridge has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 298.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-throated Partridge belong to?
The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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