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Ferruginous Partridge

Caloperdix oculeus

Near Threatened
Envergadura
28,3 cm
Peso
210,5 g
Familia
Phasianidae
Orden
Galliformes

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A small partridge (~210 g) of family Phasianidae, with rich ferruginous (rust-red) plumage and spotted black-and-white markings. Inhabits lowland and foothill rainforests in Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Secretive, foraging on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened; associated with primary and tall secondary forest, declining with ongoing logging and land conversion.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,3 cm 11.1 in
Peso 210,5 g 7.43 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Rich ferruginous (deep rusty-orange) overall; upperparts black-and-rufous barred; flanks black boldly spotted white; bare red facial skin; underparts rufous-orange; one of the most vividly coloured Southeast Asian partridges.

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Resident in lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found in flat or gently sloping lowland forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Southeast Asian lowland and hill forests. Scratches leaf litter.

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 18-20 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

8-10

Sonido

Canto

Sharp, staccato 'krik-krik-krik' calls from lowland rainforest; often given in duet. Alarm is a loud, rapid chattering rattle; contact notes between pairs soft and clucking.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Ferruginous Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Ferruginous Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Southeast Asian lowland and hill forests. Scratches leaf litter.
Where does the Ferruginous Partridge live?
Resident in lowland rainforest of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found in flat or gently sloping lowland forest.
Is the Ferruginous Partridge endangered?
The Ferruginous Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ferruginous Partridge nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 18-20 days.
What does the Ferruginous Partridge sound like?
Sharp, staccato 'krik-krik-krik' calls from lowland rainforest; often given in duet. Alarm is a loud, rapid chattering rattle; contact notes between pairs soft and clucking.
How big is the Ferruginous Partridge?
The Ferruginous Partridge has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 210.5 g.
What order and family does the Ferruginous Partridge belong to?
The Ferruginous Partridge (Caloperdix oculeus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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