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Painted Bush-quail

Perdicula erythrorhyncha

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
16,6 cm
Berat
67,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 67.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A tiny Phasianidae quail (~68 g) of moist scrub and secondary growth along the Western Ghats and Himalayan foothills. Males have a bright red bill and richly spotted plumage. Coveys forage in dense scrub for seeds and invertebrates. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 16,6 cm 6.5 in
Berat 67,5 g 2.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-18 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-10

Suara

Kicauan

High, piping 'wee-wee-wee' call from Indian hill grassland; slightly melodic for a bush-quail. Alarm is a soft 'pip-pip'. Red bill prominent when flushed. Covey contact notes are gentle clucks.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Painted Bush-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Painted Bush-quail endangered?
The Painted Bush-quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Painted Bush-quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-18 days.
What does the Painted Bush-quail sound like?
High, piping 'wee-wee-wee' call from Indian hill grassland; slightly melodic for a bush-quail. Alarm is a soft 'pip-pip'. Red bill prominent when flushed. Covey contact notes are gentle clucks.
How big is the Painted Bush-quail?
The Painted Bush-quail has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 67.5 g.
What order and family does the Painted Bush-quail belong to?
The Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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