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Red-billed Partridge

Arborophila rubrirostris

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,2 cm
Peso
226,0 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
Galliformes

Sobre

A small partridge (~225 g) of family Phasianidae, distinguished by its bright red bill on dark plumage. Endemic to montane forests of Sumatra at 700–2,000 m elevation. Inhabits the forest floor and dense undergrowth of subtropical highland forest. Forages for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; restricted to Sumatran mountains but currently stable with sufficient forest cover remaining.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,2 cm 10.3 in
Peso 226,0 g 7.97 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Brown above streaked darker; throat and face white with fine dark scaling; breast grey; flanks grey with white streaks; distinctive bright red bill and red eye-ring; no rufous breast patches.

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Resident in the montane forests of Sumatra and Borneo at 600-2,000 m. Found in primary hill and montane forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Bornean montane forests. Little-studied; diet inferred from congeners.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Clear, high-pitched 'wheee-oop' whistle; slurred downward at end. Borneo endemic calling from montane understorey. Contact calls soft low clucks; alarm a sharp explosive 'pit' note.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Red-billed Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Red-billed Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Bornean montane forests. Little-studied; diet inferred from congeners.
Where does the Red-billed Partridge live?
Resident in the montane forests of Sumatra and Borneo at 600-2,000 m. Found in primary hill and montane forest.
Is the Red-billed Partridge endangered?
The Red-billed Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Red-billed Partridge sound like?
Clear, high-pitched 'wheee-oop' whistle; slurred downward at end. Borneo endemic calling from montane understorey. Contact calls soft low clucks; alarm a sharp explosive 'pit' note.
How big is the Red-billed Partridge?
The Red-billed Partridge has a wingspan of 26.2 cm, weight of 226.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-billed Partridge belong to?
The Red-billed Partridge (Arborophila rubrirostris) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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