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Crimson-headed Partridge

Haematortyx sanguiniceps

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
31,1 cm
Gewicht
315,0 g
Familie
Phasianidae
Ordnung
Galliformes
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A distinctive Phasianidae partridge (~315 g) endemic to montane forests of Borneo, especially on Mount Kinabalu and the Crocker Range. Males bear a vivid crimson head contrasting with dark brown body plumage. Ground-dwelling; feeds on seeds and small invertebrates. Largely confined to forest above 900 m. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 31,1 cm 12.2 in
Gewicht 315,0 g 11.11 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Striking male with vivid crimson-red head contrasting with black body; white belly with black scaling; red legs. Female duller: brown where male is black, orange-buff head lacks brilliant crimson of male.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep slopes.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 18-19 days.

Gelegegröße

8-9

Lautgebung

Gesang

Loud, repeated 'wee-WEE-oo' whistle from Bornean montane forest floor; melodic and pure. Pairs occasionally duet. Alarm is sharp staccato cackle. Contact calls low clucking.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Crimson-headed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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What does the Crimson-headed Partridge eat?
Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep slopes.
Where does the Crimson-headed Partridge live?
Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.
Is the Crimson-headed Partridge endangered?
The Crimson-headed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crimson-headed Partridge nest?
Incubation: 18-19 days.
What does the Crimson-headed Partridge sound like?
Loud, repeated 'wee-WEE-oo' whistle from Bornean montane forest floor; melodic and pure. Pairs occasionally duet. Alarm is sharp staccato cackle. Contact calls low clucking.
How big is the Crimson-headed Partridge?
The Crimson-headed Partridge has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 315.0 g.
What order and family does the Crimson-headed Partridge belong to?
The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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