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Udzungwa Forest-partridge

Xenoperdix udzungwensis

Endangered
날개 폭
28.8 cm
체중
207.25 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Udzungwa Forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 207.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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소개

A small partridge (~205 g) of family Phasianidae, with brown-streaked plumage and red legs. Endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, restricted to Udzungwa and Rubeho mountain forests above 1,300 m. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Endangered; one of Africa's rarest birds, confined to a tiny forest area threatened by agricultural encroachment and logging.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 28.8 cm 11.3 in
체중 207.25 g 7.31 oz

식별

깃털

Brown above with fine black streaking and white shaft-streaks; red legs and bill; underparts paler buff-brown with dark-edged feathers creating scaled pattern; bare red facial skin around eye.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. Found in montane forest at 1,000-2,000 m. Very poorly known; only two specimens collected.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Udzungwa Tanzanian montane forest for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Critically endangered.

보전 상태

Endangered
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

산란 수

3

소리

노래

Loud, clear whistled 'wheee-oo' calls from montane forest floor; haunting and infrequently heard. Alarm is a sharp explosive 'kek'; poorly known due to rarity in Udzungwa Mountains.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Xenoperdix
Xenoperdix udzungwensis

Distribution

Udzungwa Forest-partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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What does the Udzungwa Forest-partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Udzungwa Tanzanian montane forest for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Critically endangered.
Where does the Udzungwa Forest-partridge live?
Endemic to the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. Found in montane forest at 1,000-2,000 m. Very poorly known; only two specimens collected.
Is the Udzungwa Forest-partridge endangered?
The Udzungwa Forest-partridge has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Udzungwa Forest-partridge sound like?
Loud, clear whistled 'wheee-oo' calls from montane forest floor; haunting and infrequently heard. Alarm is a sharp explosive 'kek'; poorly known due to rarity in Udzungwa Mountains.
How big is the Udzungwa Forest-partridge?
The Udzungwa Forest-partridge has a wingspan of 28.8 cm, weight of 207.25 g.
What order and family does the Udzungwa Forest-partridge belong to?
The Udzungwa Forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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