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Taiwan Bamboo-partridge

Bambusicola sonorivox

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
25,9 cm
Gewicht
264,0 g
Familie
Phasianidae
Ordnung
Galliformes
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A small Phasianidae partridge (~264 g) endemic to bamboo forests and secondary woodland of Taiwan. Very similar to the Chinese Bamboo-partridge but considered a distinct island species based on vocalisations and genetics. Gregarious; feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Locally abundant; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 25,9 cm 10.2 in
Gewicht 264,0 g 9.31 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but warmer toned; richer chestnut on flanks and breast; brown upperparts with olive tinge; grey supercilium; rufous tail; white belly. Endemic to Taiwan; sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to Taiwan; resident of bamboo thickets, secondary scrub, and forest edge from lowlands to 2,300 m.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Taiwan's bamboo forests and scrubby hillsides.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC.

Lautgebung

Gesang

Loud, rattling 'ji-ji-ji-JERK' calls; Taiwan endemic similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but louder with distinct inflection. Alarm is rapid cackle. Common in Taiwan mountain bamboo.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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What does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge eat?
Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Taiwan's bamboo forests and scrubby hillsides.
Where does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge live?
Endemic to Taiwan; resident of bamboo thickets, secondary scrub, and forest edge from lowlands to 2,300 m.
Is the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge endangered?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge sound like?
Loud, rattling 'ji-ji-ji-JERK' calls; Taiwan endemic similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but louder with distinct inflection. Alarm is rapid cackle. Common in Taiwan mountain bamboo.
How big is the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 264.0 g.
What order and family does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge belong to?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola sonorivox) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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