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White-faced Partridge

Arborophila orientalis

Vulnerable

Envergadura

28,5 cm

Peso

310,5 g

Família

Phasianidae

Ordem

Galliformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura	28,5 cm	11.2 in
Peso	310,5 g	10.95 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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

🌲 Forest

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Som

Canto

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.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

White-faced Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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Perguntas frequentes

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.