Painted Bush-quail
Perdicula erythrorhyncha
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A tiny Phasianidae quail (~68 g) of moist scrub and secondary growth along the Western Ghats and Himalayan foothills. Males have a bright red bill and richly spotted plumage. Coveys forage in dense scrub for seeds and invertebrates. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 67,5 g | 2.38 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Male richly colored: dark brown above with buff streaks; white and rufous barred underparts; red facial skin and bill; rufous-chestnut face. Female less vivid: brown with pale buff barring; red bill retained.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Endemic to the Western Ghats of India; resident of dense evergreen forest edge and thickets from sea level to 1,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, berries, and invertebrates in Indian grassland, scrub, and forest margins.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-18 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-10
Som
Canto
High, piping 'wee-wee-wee' call from Indian hill grassland; slightly melodic for a bush-quail. Alarm is a soft 'pip-pip'. Red bill prominent when flushed. Covey contact notes are gentle clucks.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Perdicula |
| Espécies | Perdicula erythrorhyncha |
Distribution
Painted Bush-quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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