Sichuan Partridge
Arborophila rufipectus
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A medium-sized partridge (~400 g) of family Phasianidae, with a rich rufous breast and finely patterned brown upperparts. Endemic to montane forests in Sichuan Province, southwestern China at 600–2,500 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Vulnerable; restricted range, habitat degraded by logging and agricultural encroachment in mountain areas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Poids | 402,5 g | 14.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with chestnut streaks; breast rich rufous-chestnut; throat buff-white bordered black; grey flanks streaked white; bare red eye-ring; rufous breast contrasting with grey flanks is distinctive.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the mountains of Sichuan, China, at 1,500-2,800 m. Found in broadleaf and mixed forest. Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and berries on floor of Sichuan oak and bamboo forests. Endangered; scratches leaf litter.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3-7
Son
Chant
Rich, loud 'wheee-WU-wheee' call echoing in Sichuan subtropical forest; flute-like and slightly mournful. Alarm is an accelerating series of sharp 'kek' notes; covey contact is soft clucking.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Espèces | Arborophila rufipectus |
Distribution
Sichuan Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family