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White-faced Partridge

Arborophila orientalis

Vulnerable
翼開長
28.5 cm
体重
310.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

について

A medium-sized partridge (~310 g) of family Phasianidae, with a distinctive white face and scaly brown upperparts. Found in montane forests of eastern Java and Bali. Inhabits highland broadleaved forest at 800–2,500 m elevation. Forages secretively on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable; restricted to a small area of eastern Java and Bali with ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 28.5 cm 11.2 in
体重 310.5 g 10.95 oz

識別

羽毛

Brown above; face and throat strikingly white contrasting with dark crown and neck; breast grey; flanks olive-grey streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; extensive white on face is immediately distinctive.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of eastern Java, Bali, and Lombok. Found in montane and lowland forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of East Javan and Balinese montane forests. Scratches leaf litter.

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2-4

鳴き声

さえずり

Rising 'wheee-oo' whistle with clean, flute-like quality; calls from E Java mountains at dusk and dawn. Alarm produces sharp abrupt chips. Covey contact maintained with low rolling clucks.

分類学

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

Distribution

White-faced Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the White-faced Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of East Javan and Balinese montane forests. Scratches leaf litter.
Where does the White-faced Partridge live?
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of eastern Java, Bali, and Lombok. Found in montane and lowland forest.
Is the White-faced Partridge endangered?
The White-faced Partridge has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the White-faced Partridge sound like?
Rising 'wheee-oo' whistle with clean, flute-like quality; calls from E Java mountains at dusk and dawn. Alarm produces sharp abrupt chips. Covey contact maintained with low rolling clucks.
How big is the White-faced Partridge?
The White-faced Partridge has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 310.5 g.
What order and family does the White-faced Partridge belong to?
The White-faced Partridge (Arborophila orientalis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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