Taiwan Bamboo-partridge
Bambusicola sonorivox
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bambusicola-sonorivox"></birdfyi-bird>The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola sonorivox) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.9 cm and a weight of 264 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,9 cm | 10.2 in |
| Peso | 264,0 g | 9.31 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
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
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Sonido
Canto
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.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices) |
| Genus | Bambusicola |
| Especies | Bambusicola sonorivox |
Distribution
Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family