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Orange-necked Partridge

Arborophila davidi

Near Threatened
Envergadura
26,0 cm
Peso
241,0 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
Galliformes

The Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26 cm and a weight of 241 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

A small partridge (~240 g) of family Phasianidae, with a vivid orange neck and throat patch. Endemic to a small area of evergreen forest in southeastern Vietnam and possibly adjacent Cambodia. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened; extremely restricted range with significant deforestation and active hunting pressure in southeastern Vietnam.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Peso 241,0 g 8.50 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Brown above; neck sides and throat vivid orange, contrasting with grey breast; flanks grey streaked white; bare reddish eye-ring; orange neck patch is unmistakable; one of the most distinctive Arborophila partridges.

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Endemic to southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Found in lowland evergreen forest and secondary growth. Poorly known.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Vietnamese forests. Critically endangered; diet poorly documented.

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Slightly nasal 'wheee-yoo' whistle with plaintive quality; endemic to S Vietnam. Calls infrequently. Contact notes are quiet, gentle clucks; alarm is a quick explosive 'pik' note.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Orange-necked Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Orange-necked Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Vietnamese forests. Critically endangered; diet poorly documented.
Where does the Orange-necked Partridge live?
Endemic to southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Found in lowland evergreen forest and secondary growth. Poorly known.
Is the Orange-necked Partridge endangered?
The Orange-necked Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Orange-necked Partridge sound like?
Slightly nasal 'wheee-yoo' whistle with plaintive quality; endemic to S Vietnam. Calls infrequently. Contact notes are quiet, gentle clucks; alarm is a quick explosive 'pik' note.
How big is the Orange-necked Partridge?
The Orange-necked Partridge has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 241.0 g.
What order and family does the Orange-necked Partridge belong to?
The Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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