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Taiwan Partridge

Arborophila crudigularis

Least Concern
Envergadura
27,4 cm
Peso
261,5 g
Familia
Phasianidae
Orden
Galliformes
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A medium-sized partridge (~260 g) of family Phasianidae, with reddish-orange throat, dark brown upperparts, and scaly underparts. Endemic to the montane forests of Taiwan at 500–2,800 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; Taiwan's mountain forests are well protected, supporting stable populations of this island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 27,4 cm 10.8 in
Peso 261,5 g 9.22 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Brown above streaked black and buff; bare red around eye; throat pinkish-buff with dark scaling; breast grey with chestnut mottling; flanks grey streaked white. Endemic to Taiwan; moderate patterning.

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 20-24 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

6-8

Sonido

Canto

Clear two-syllable whistle 'kwee-OO' rising then falling; repeated steadily for minutes from Taiwanese mountain forest. Alarm produces sharp 'kek' notes; pairs duet at dawn chorus.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Taiwan Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Taiwan Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Taiwan Partridge live?
Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.
Is the Taiwan Partridge endangered?
The Taiwan Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Taiwan Partridge nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 20-24 days.
What does the Taiwan Partridge sound like?
Clear two-syllable whistle 'kwee-OO' rising then falling; repeated steadily for minutes from Taiwanese mountain forest. Alarm produces sharp 'kek' notes; pairs duet at dawn chorus.
How big is the Taiwan Partridge?
The Taiwan Partridge has a wingspan of 27.4 cm, weight of 261.5 g.
What order and family does the Taiwan Partridge belong to?
The Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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