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Bornean Partridge

Arborophila hyperythra

Least Concern
Envergure
28,2 cm
Poids
270,0 g
Famille
Phasianidae
Ordre
Galliformes

À propos

A medium-sized partridge (~270 g) of family Phasianidae, with rufous-orange breast and barred brown upperparts. Endemic to Borneo, inhabiting primary lowland and montane forests from sea level to 1,800 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; broadly distributed across Borneo's forests, though logging and land conversion pose growing threats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,2 cm 11.1 in
Poids 270,0 g 9.52 oz

Identification

Plumage

Brown above; entire underparts rich rufous-orange from throat to vent; bare red eye-ring; back shows dark-centred feathers with buff fringes; deeply rufous underparts cover whole belly and flanks.

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to Borneo at 500-1,700 m elevation. Found in foothill and montane rainforest of Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on Bornean montane forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Son

Chant

Pure, rising 'wheeet' whistle followed by softer 'oo'; Bornean endemic heard in montane cloud forest. Alarm is a sharp rapid clatter. Pairs occasionally synchronize calls at dawn.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famille Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Espèces Arborophila hyperythra

Distribution

Bornean Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Bornean Partridge eat?
Forages on Bornean montane forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Bornean Partridge live?
Endemic to Borneo at 500-1,700 m elevation. Found in foothill and montane rainforest of Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan.
Is the Bornean Partridge endangered?
The Bornean Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bornean Partridge nest?
Nest type: DM.
What does the Bornean Partridge sound like?
Pure, rising 'wheeet' whistle followed by softer 'oo'; Bornean endemic heard in montane cloud forest. Alarm is a sharp rapid clatter. Pairs occasionally synchronize calls at dawn.
How big is the Bornean Partridge?
The Bornean Partridge has a wingspan of 28.2 cm, weight of 270.0 g.
What order and family does the Bornean Partridge belong to?
The Bornean Partridge (Arborophila hyperythra) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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