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Collared Partridge

Arborophila gingica

Near Threatened
Размах крыльев
27,6 cm
Масса
286,5 g
Семейство
Phasianidae
Отряд
Galliformes

О нас

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 27,6 cm 10.9 in
Масса 286,5 g 10.11 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

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 marking.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Endemic to southeastern China in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang at 200-1,500 m. Found in subtropical forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of southern Chinese hill forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.

Охранный статус

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Размер кладки

5-7

Звук

Пение

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'.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Семейство Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Виды Arborophila gingica

Distribution

Collared Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Collared Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of southern Chinese hill forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs.
Where does the Collared Partridge live?
Endemic to southeastern China in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang at 200-1,500 m. Found in subtropical forest.
Is the Collared Partridge endangered?
The Collared Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Collared Partridge sound like?
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'.
How big is the Collared Partridge?
The Collared Partridge has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 286.5 g.
What order and family does the Collared Partridge belong to?
The Collared Partridge (Arborophila gingica) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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