White-cheeked Partridge
Arborophila atrogularis
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A medium-sized partridge (~255 g) of family Phasianidae, with white cheeks contrasting against a black throat. Inhabits subtropical and lower montane forests in northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Forages secretively on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates in dense bamboo and undergrowth. Least Concern; widespread in the eastern Himalayan foothills and Assam region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Poids | 256,0 g | 9.03 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above; cheeks white contrasting with black throat and lores; grey breast; flanks grey-brown streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; white cheeks against black throat create distinctive facial pattern.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in the foothills of northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar at 100-1,500 m. Found in dense lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of northeastern Indian and Myanmarese hill forests.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3-7
Son
Chant
Ringing 'kwee-oo-kwee' trio of whistled notes; second note lower, third rising again. Calls from NE Indian and Myanmar hillside forest. Alarm is a sharp staccato cluck series.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Espèces | Arborophila atrogularis |
Distribution
White-cheeked Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family