Przevalski's Partridge vs Crimson-headed Partridge

Alectoris magna comparado con Haematortyx sanguiniceps

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Przevalski's Partridge Crimson-headed Partridge
Nombre científico Alectoris magna Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Orden Galliformes Galliformes
Familia Phasianidae Phasianidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 34,5 cm (13.6 in) 31,1 cm (12.2 in)
Peso 553,0 g (19.51 oz) 315,0 g (11.11 oz)
Dieta Eats seeds, plant material, and invertebrates in rocky terrain of northwestern China and Central Asia. Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep …
Tamaño de la puesta 7-20 8-9
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Ninguno

Przevalski's Partridge only

Crimson-headed Partridge only

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Song & Call Comparison

Przevalski's Partridge

Canto

Loud, resonant 'chuck-chuck-CHURR' calls from Chinese loess plateau and Qinghai rocky terrain; lower and slightly fuller than Chukar. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn.

Crimson-headed Partridge

Canto

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Przevalski's Partridge

Resident of rocky semi-arid hillsides in northwestern China (Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang) and adjacent Mongolia, at 1,500–3,500 m.

Crimson-headed Partridge

Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Przevalski's Partridge

Least Concern

Crimson-headed Partridge

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How to Tell Them Apart

Przevalski's Partridge

Plumaje

Large partridge; grey upperparts; white face and throat with narrow black gorget; broader and more distinct chestnut and white barring on flanks than Chukar; grey breast; red bill; larger overall …

Crimson-headed Partridge

Plumaje

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 …

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About These Birds

Przevalski's Partridge

A large Phasianidae partridge (~553 g) of rocky semi-arid terrain and loess gullies in the Gansu corridor and adjacent Yellow River basin, northern China. Closely related to Chukar but notably larger. Feeds on seeds, leaves, and invertebrates. Tolerates cold winters; forms winter coveys. Least Concern.

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.

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