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Crimson-headed Partridge

Haematortyx sanguiniceps

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
31.1 cm
वजन
315.0 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 31.1 cm 12.2 in
वजन 315.0 g 11.11 oz

पहचान

पंख

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 male.

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep slopes.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Incubation: 18-19 days.

अंडों की संख्या

8-9

ध्वनि

गीत

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.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Crimson-headed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Crimson-headed Partridge eat?
Forages in Bornean hill forest for seeds, fruits, and invertebrates; scratches leaf litter on steep slopes.
Where does the Crimson-headed Partridge live?
Endemic to Borneo; resident of hill and lower montane forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan, mainly at 300–1,500 m.
Is the Crimson-headed Partridge endangered?
The Crimson-headed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crimson-headed Partridge nest?
Incubation: 18-19 days.
What does the Crimson-headed Partridge sound like?
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.
How big is the Crimson-headed Partridge?
The Crimson-headed Partridge has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 315.0 g.
What order and family does the Crimson-headed Partridge belong to?
The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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