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Taiwan Bamboo-partridge

Bambusicola sonorivox

Least Concern
Envergadura
25,9 cm
Peso
264,0 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
Galliformes
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Sobre

A small Phasianidae partridge (~264 g) endemic to bamboo forests and secondary woodland of Taiwan. Very similar to the Chinese Bamboo-partridge but considered a distinct island species based on vocalisations and genetics. Gregarious; feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Locally abundant; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,9 cm 10.2 in
Peso 264,0 g 9.31 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but warmer toned; richer chestnut on flanks and breast; brown upperparts with olive tinge; grey supercilium; rufous tail; white belly. Endemic to Taiwan; sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Endemic to Taiwan; resident of bamboo thickets, secondary scrub, and forest edge from lowlands to 2,300 m.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Taiwan's bamboo forests and scrubby hillsides.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Som

Canto

Loud, rattling 'ji-ji-ji-JERK' calls; Taiwan endemic similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but louder with distinct inflection. Alarm is rapid cackle. Common in Taiwan mountain bamboo.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge eat?
Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Taiwan's bamboo forests and scrubby hillsides.
Where does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge live?
Endemic to Taiwan; resident of bamboo thickets, secondary scrub, and forest edge from lowlands to 2,300 m.
Is the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge endangered?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge sound like?
Loud, rattling 'ji-ji-ji-JERK' calls; Taiwan endemic similar to Chinese Bamboo-partridge but louder with distinct inflection. Alarm is rapid cackle. Common in Taiwan mountain bamboo.
How big is the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 264.0 g.
What order and family does the Taiwan Bamboo-partridge belong to?
The Taiwan Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola sonorivox) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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