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Manipur Bush-quail

Perdicula manipurensis

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
16,2 cm
Peso
67,5 g
Familia
Phasianidae
Orden
Galliformes

The Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.2 cm and a weight of 67.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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One of India's most threatened birds, this tiny Phasianidae quail (~68 g) is restricted to tall grassland in the Brahmaputra floodplain of northeastern India. Extremely rarely recorded; fewer than 250 mature individuals estimated. Feeds on grass seeds. Critically Endangered from severe grassland conversion and burning.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,2 cm 6.4 in
Peso 67,5 g 2.38 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Male dark rufous-brown above with buff shaft streaks; reddish-brown underparts barred with dark brown and buff; pale supercilium; red bill. Female plainer brown with pale buff barring. Critically rare; NE India endemic.

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to northeastern India (Assam, Manipur) and adjacent Myanmar; resident of tall wet grassland and reed beds; very poorly known.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in tall grass and reed beds of northeast India.

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC.

Tamaño de la puesta

4

Sonido

Canto

High, piping 'pi-pi-pi' whistle; critically endangered NE Indian species. Very rarely recorded. Presumed similar to Jungle Bush-quail. Alarm a soft 'kip'; poorly documented overall.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Manipur Bush-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Manipur Bush-quail eat?
Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in tall grass and reed beds of northeast India.
Where does the Manipur Bush-quail live?
Endemic to northeastern India (Assam, Manipur) and adjacent Myanmar; resident of tall wet grassland and reed beds; very poorly known.
Is the Manipur Bush-quail endangered?
The Manipur Bush-quail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Manipur Bush-quail nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Manipur Bush-quail sound like?
High, piping 'pi-pi-pi' whistle; critically endangered NE Indian species. Very rarely recorded. Presumed similar to Jungle Bush-quail. Alarm a soft 'kip'; poorly documented overall.
How big is the Manipur Bush-quail?
The Manipur Bush-quail has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 67.5 g.
What order and family does the Manipur Bush-quail belong to?
The Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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