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Chestnut-headed Partridge

Arborophila cambodiana

Least Concern
Envergadura
28,5 cm
Peso
286,0 g
Familia
Phasianidae
Orden
Galliformes

The Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.5 cm and a weight of 286 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized partridge (~285 g) of family Phasianidae, with a distinctive chestnut head and nape. Inhabits foothill and montane forests in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia and adjacent Thailand. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; found in relatively intact montane forest within a restricted range; protected by rugged terrain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,5 cm 11.2 in
Peso 286,0 g 10.09 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Rich chestnut-orange head contrasting with grey breast; brown back with black streaks; throat buff-white; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; chestnut head is boldly distinctive.

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Sonido

Canto

Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Galliformes (Aves de Caza)
Familia Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices)
Genus Arborophila
Especies Arborophila cambodiana

Distribution

Chestnut-headed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.
Where does the Chestnut-headed Partridge live?
Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Chestnut-headed Partridge endangered?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge sound like?
Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.
How big is the Chestnut-headed Partridge?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 286.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-headed Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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