Crimson-headed Partridge vs Crested Partridge
Haematortyx sanguiniceps comparé à Rollulus rouloul
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Crimson-headed Partridge | Crested Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Haematortyx sanguiniceps | Rollulus rouloul |
| Ordre | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Famille | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) | 27,2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Poids | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) | 250,5 g (8.84 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep … | Forages on floor of Southeast Asian lowland rainforests for seeds, fallen fruits, and invertebrates. Scratches … |
| Taille de la couvée | 8-9 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Crimson-headed Partridge only
Aucun(e)
Crested Partridge only
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Crested Partridge
High-pitched, thin whistled 'seee' repeated persistently; metallic and insect-like. Males call from forest floor, rarely seen. Alarm is an explosive low grunt followed by rapid wing beats.
Geographic Range & Migration
Crimson-headed Partridge
Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.
Crested Partridge
Resident in lowland and foothill rainforest of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Found below 1,500 m.
Statut de conservation
Crimson-headed Partridge
Crested Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
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 …
Crested Partridge
Male is dark glossy green-black with vivid red-crimson erectile crest; red orbital skin; chestnut wings. Female is entirely bright emerald green with brown wings, red legs, and grey head; among …
About These Birds
Crimson-headed Partridge
A distinctive Phasianidae partridge (~315 g) endemic to montane forests of Borneo, especially on Mount Kinabalu and the Crocker Range. Males bear a vivid crimson head contrasting with dark brown body plumage. Ground-dwelling; feeds on seeds and small invertebrates. Largely confined to forest above 900 m. Least Concern.
Crested Partridge
A small partridge (~250 g) of family Phasianidae, males with vivid crimson crest and iridescent green plumage. Found in lowland tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Forages on the forest floor for fallen seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Vulnerable; dependent on primary lowland forest, heavily impacted by deforestation and palm oil expansion.