Hill Partridge vs Crimson-headed Partridge
Arborophila torqueola comparado con Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Hill Partridge | Crimson-headed Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Arborophila torqueola | Haematortyx sanguiniceps |
| Orden | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Familia | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 27,3 cm (10.7 in) | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) |
| Peso | 342,0 g (12.06 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Forages on Himalayan forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in … | Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-9 | 8-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Hill Partridge
Repeated melodic whistle 'wi-WHEEEOO' rising and falling; pairs often duet. Males sing from hillside undergrowth at dawn. Alarm is a sharp, emphatic 'kek' or staccato clucking.
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
Hill Partridge
Resident in the Himalayas and hills of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and southern China at 1,000-3,500 m. Found in oak and rhododendron forest.
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
Hill Partridge
Crimson-headed Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Hill Partridge
Male has orange-rufous face, white-spotted black throat collar, grey breast, and chestnut flanks streaked white on dark brown back. Female has brown face with buff streaking, less vivid collar.
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
Hill Partridge
Una perdiz de colina robusta (unos 280 g) propia de los bosques del Himalaya y del sur de China. Tiene un collar negro llamativo y partes superiores con vetas y barras complejas. Vive en laderas boscosas entre 1.000 y 3.000 metros de altitud, donde busca su alimento entre la hojarasca. Como muchas perdices, prefiere correr a volar cuando se alarma.
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.