Sabah Partridge
Tropicoperdix graydoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tropicoperdix-graydoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Sabah Partridge (Tropicoperdix graydoni) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A little-studied Phasianidae partridge endemic to forests of Sabah and adjacent northeastern Borneo. Formerly lumped with the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge; recently elevated to full species status. Biology poorly known; presumed to forage on seeds and invertebrates in lowland forest. Near Threatened.
Identificación
Plumaje
Brown upperparts with dusky vermiculations; white supercilium; buffy-orange underparts; chestnut patch on breast less pronounced than in Chestnut-necklaced Partridge; greenish-grey legs; restricted to Borneo.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to Sabah, Borneo (Malaysia); resident of submontane and montane forest above 900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, fruits, and invertebrates in Sabah forest; poorly known diet inferred from related partridges.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Whistled 'wheee-oo' call from Sabah lowland forest; similar to Chestnut-necklaced Partridge but considered distinct. Very poorly known vocally. Alarm presumably sharp 'kek'; contact clucking low.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices) |
| Genus | Tropicoperdix |
| Especies | Tropicoperdix graydoni |
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Preguntas frecuentes
What does the Sabah Partridge eat?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family