Barbary Partridge vs Collared Partridge
Alectoris barbara comparado com Arborophila gingica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Barbary Partridge | Collared Partridge |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Alectoris barbara | Arborophila gingica |
| Ordem | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Família | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 27,6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Peso | 418,5 g (14.76 oz) | 286,5 g (10.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on seeds, berries, shoots, and invertebrates in North African scrub, rocky terrain, and farmland. | Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of southern Chinese hill forests. Scratches leaf … |
| Tamanho da postura | 6-27 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Barbary Partridge
Loud, nasal 'kee-kee-kee-KARRR' calls from N African rocky terrain; slightly lower than Red-legged Partridge. Alarm is rapid cackling cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn on rocky hillsides and scrub.
Collared Partridge
Melodic, slightly plaintive 'cu-WEE' whistle repeated at regular intervals from Chinese forest; carries well. Pairs often call in near-synchrony at dawn. Alarm note is an abrupt sharp 'kip'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barbary Partridge
Resident of rocky hillsides, scrub, and coastal areas in North Africa (Morocco to Libya), Canary Islands, Sardinia, Gibraltar, and Madeira.
Collared Partridge
Endemic to southeastern China in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang at 200-1,500 m. Found in subtropical forest.
Estado de conservação
Barbary Partridge
Collared Partridge
How to Tell Them Apart
Barbary Partridge
Blue-grey upperparts; chestnut-spotted white flank bars; grey crown; rufous-brown collar with white spots; reddish-orange bill and legs; white face. Closely resembles Red-legged Partridge but collar spotted.
Collared Partridge
Brown above; white throat bordered by black collar band; grey breast with rufous streaking; flanks chestnut streaked white; bare red eye-ring; bold black collar below white throat is the key …
About These Birds
Barbary Partridge
Uma perdiz de médio porte da família Phasianidae, encontrada ao longo do norte da África e na ilha de Gibraltar. A Perdiz-de-barbary (Alectoris barbara) habita matagais de pedras e áreas semi-áridas com vegetação esparsa no Marrocos, Argélia, Tunísia, Líbia e nas Ilhas Canárias. Mede aproximadamente 32-35 cm. Caracterizada pela garganta laranja-avermelhada e flancos barrados. Alimenta-se de sementes, insetos e partes vegetais. Uma espécie adaptada a ambientes áridos e semi-áridos. Classificada como Pouco Preocupante pela UICN.
Collared Partridge
A medium-sized partridge (~285 g) of family Phasianidae, with a white collar and spotted brown plumage. Endemic to subtropical mountain forests in southeastern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan). Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened; facing significant pressure from deforestation of lowland forest in southeastern China and hunting.