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Taiwan Partridge

Arborophila crudigularis

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
27.4 cm
वजन
261.5 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

The Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.4 cm and a weight of 261.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized partridge (~260 g) of family Phasianidae, with reddish-orange throat, dark brown upperparts, and scaly underparts. Endemic to the montane forests of Taiwan at 500–2,800 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; Taiwan's mountain forests are well protected, supporting stable populations of this island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 27.4 cm 10.8 in
वजन 261.5 g 9.22 oz

पहचान

पंख

Brown above streaked black and buff; bare red around eye; throat pinkish-buff with dark scaling; breast grey with chestnut mottling; flanks grey streaked white. Endemic to Taiwan; moderate patterning.

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 20-24 days.

अंडों की संख्या

6-8

ध्वनि

गीत

Clear two-syllable whistle 'kwee-OO' rising then falling; repeated steadily for minutes from Taiwanese mountain forest. Alarm produces sharp 'kek' notes; pairs duet at dawn chorus.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Galliformes (Gamebirds)
कुल Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
प्रजातियां Arborophila crudigularis

Distribution

Taiwan Partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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What does the Taiwan Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Taiwanese montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Taiwan Partridge live?
Endemic to Taiwan at 200-2,000 m. Found in subtropical and montane forest. Largely resident.
Is the Taiwan Partridge endangered?
The Taiwan Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Taiwan Partridge nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 20-24 days.
What does the Taiwan Partridge sound like?
Clear two-syllable whistle 'kwee-OO' rising then falling; repeated steadily for minutes from Taiwanese mountain forest. Alarm produces sharp 'kek' notes; pairs duet at dawn chorus.
How big is the Taiwan Partridge?
The Taiwan Partridge has a wingspan of 27.4 cm, weight of 261.5 g.
What order and family does the Taiwan Partridge belong to?
The Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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