Barbary Partridge vs Crimson-headed Partridge
Alectoris barbara comparado con Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Barbary Partridge | Crimson-headed Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Alectoris barbara | Haematortyx sanguiniceps |
| Orden | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Familia | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) |
| Peso | 418,5 g (14.76 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on seeds, berries, shoots, and invertebrates in North African scrub, rocky terrain, and farmland. | Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 6-27 | 8-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Barbary Partridge
Loud, nasal 'kee-kee-kee-KARRR' calls from N African rocky terrain; slightly lower than Red-legged Partridge. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn on rocky hillsides and scrub.
Crimson-headed Partridge
Loud, repeated 'wee-WEE-oo' whistle from Bornean montane forest floor; melodic and pure. Pairs occasionally duet. Alarm is sharp staccato cackle. Contact calls low clucking.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barbary Partridge
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and coastal areas in North Africa (Morocco to Libya), Canary Islands, Sardinia, Gibraltar, and Madeira.
Crimson-headed Partridge
Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.
Estado de conservación
Barbary Partridge
Crimson-headed Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Barbary Partridge
Blue-grey upperparts; chestnut-spotted white flank bars; grey crown; rufous-brown collar with white spots; reddish-orange bill and legs; white face. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but collar spotted.
Crimson-headed Partridge
Striking male with vivid crimson-red head contrasting with black body; white belly with black scaling; red legs. Female duller: brown where male is black, orange-buff head lacks brilliant crimson of …
About These Birds
Barbary Partridge
A medium Phasianidae partridge (~419 g) of rocky hillsides, scrub, and open slopes across North Africa, the Canary Islands, and Gibraltar. Grey-brown with a spotted chestnut-necklace pattern. Lives in pairs or small coveys; feeds on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Least Concern; introduced as a gamebird in several regions.
Crimson-headed Partridge
La perdiz de cabeza sangrienta es una perdiz endémica de los bosques de Borneo, con la cabeza y el cuello rojos brillantes y el cuerpo marrón. Mide unos 25 cm. Habita en bosques primarios húmedos de tierras bajas y colinas. Se alimenta de semillas, frutos e insectos en el suelo del bosque. Especie amenazada por la deforestación extensiva en Borneo. Pertenece a la familia Phasianidae.