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Chestnut-headed Partridge

Arborophila cambodiana

Least Concern
Envergadura
28,5 cm
Peso
286,0 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
Galliformes
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Sobre

A medium-sized partridge (~285 g) of family Phasianidae, with a distinctive chestnut head and nape. Inhabits foothill and montane forests in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia and adjacent Thailand. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; found in relatively intact montane forest within a restricted range; protected by rugged terrain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 28,5 cm 11.2 in
Peso 286,0 g 10.09 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Rich chestnut-orange head contrasting with grey breast; brown back with black streaks; throat buff-white; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; chestnut head is boldly distinctive.

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Família Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Espécies Arborophila cambodiana

Distribution

Chestnut-headed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of Cambodian and Thai montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits.
Where does the Chestnut-headed Partridge live?
Resident in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Found in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Chestnut-headed Partridge endangered?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge sound like?
Melodic, slightly tremulous 'wee-WEE-oo' repeated 3–5 times; pure whistle quality. Calls from Cambodian highland forest at dawn. Alarm is a harsh, clucking rattle when disturbed.
How big is the Chestnut-headed Partridge?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 286.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-headed Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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