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Madagascar Partridge

Margaroperdix madagarensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
24,2 cm
Berat
235,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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Tentang

A small Phasianidae partridge (~235 g) endemic to grassland and open scrub across the central highlands and western regions of Madagascar. Brown with intricate streaking; males have rufous face markings. Forages on the ground for seeds and invertebrates. Adapts to degraded habitats; Least Concern on Madagascar.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 24,2 cm 9.5 in
Berat 235,0 g 8.29 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown above with buff shaft streaks; male has rufous head with dark brown cap; white throat; pale buff underparts with dark chestnut barring on flanks. Female plain brown with fine dark streaking; endemic to Madagascar.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Madagascar; resident of open grassland, scrub, and cultivated areas from lowlands to 2,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Madagascar's grassland, scrub, and forest edges.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 18-19 days.

Ukuran Sarang

8-20

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, musical 'qui-QUI-qui' calls from Madagascar highland grassland; melodic and slightly liquid. Alarm is a rapid cackle when flushed. Contact calls between pairs are soft guttural clucks.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Margaroperdix
Spesies Margaroperdix madagarensis

Distribution

Madagascar Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Madagascar Partridge eat?
Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Madagascar's grassland, scrub, and forest edges.
Where does the Madagascar Partridge live?
Endemic to Madagascar; resident of open grassland, scrub, and cultivated areas from lowlands to 2,000 m.
Is the Madagascar Partridge endangered?
The Madagascar Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Partridge nest?
Incubation: 18-19 days.
What does the Madagascar Partridge sound like?
Loud, musical 'qui-QUI-qui' calls from Madagascar highland grassland; melodic and slightly liquid. Alarm is a rapid cackle when flushed. Contact calls between pairs are soft guttural clucks.
How big is the Madagascar Partridge?
The Madagascar Partridge has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 235.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Partridge belong to?
The Madagascar Partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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