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White-cheeked Partridge

Arborophila atrogularis

Least Concern
翼開長
25.8 cm
体重
256.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 256 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A medium-sized partridge (~255 g) of family Phasianidae, with white cheeks contrasting against a black throat. Inhabits subtropical and lower montane forests in northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Forages secretively on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates in dense bamboo and undergrowth. Least Concern; widespread in the eastern Himalayan foothills and Assam region.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 25.8 cm 10.2 in
体重 256.0 g 9.03 oz

識別

羽毛

Brown above; cheeks white contrasting with black throat and lores; grey breast; flanks grey-brown streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; white cheeks against black throat create distinctive facial pattern.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Resident in the foothills of northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar at 100-1,500 m. Found in dense lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of northeastern Indian and Myanmarese hill forests.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC.

一腹卵数

3-7

鳴き声

さえずり

Ringing 'kwee-oo-kwee' trio of whistled notes; second note lower, third rising again. Calls from NE Indian and Myanmar hillside forest. Alarm is a sharp staccato cluck series.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Arborophila atrogularis

Distribution

White-cheeked Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the White-cheeked Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of northeastern Indian and Myanmarese hill forests.
Where does the White-cheeked Partridge live?
Resident in the foothills of northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar at 100-1,500 m. Found in dense lowland and foothill forest.
Is the White-cheeked Partridge endangered?
The White-cheeked Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-cheeked Partridge nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the White-cheeked Partridge sound like?
Ringing 'kwee-oo-kwee' trio of whistled notes; second note lower, third rising again. Calls from NE Indian and Myanmar hillside forest. Alarm is a sharp staccato cluck series.
How big is the White-cheeked Partridge?
The White-cheeked Partridge has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 256.0 g.
What order and family does the White-cheeked Partridge belong to?
The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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