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Sumatran Partridge

Arborophila sumatrana

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
28,2 cm
Масса
336,0 g
Семейство
Phasianidae
Отряд
Galliformes

The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.2 cm and a weight of 336 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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О нас

A medium-sized partridge (~335 g) of family Phasianidae, with brownish plumage and scaly underparts. Endemic to Sumatra, inhabiting primary and secondary highland forests at 600–2,000 m elevation. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; Sumatra's mountain forests retain substantial cover in protected areas, supporting stable partridge populations.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 28,2 cm 11.1 in
Масса 336,0 g 11.85 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Dark brown above with buff streaking; throat buff-white; breast grey-brown; flanks grey with white streaks; bare red eye-ring; Sumatran endemic with no bold colour features; cryptic forest floor colouring.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Endemic to southern Sumatra in Lampung and South Sumatra provinces at 200-1,200 m. Found in lowland and hill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Sumatran montane forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs or groups.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Звук

Пение

Resonant, slow 'phoo-WHEEE' whistle; Sumatran endemic with soft, slightly mournful tone. Calling bird remains concealed. Alarm note a quick repeated 'kik'; flock contact involves quiet murmuring.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Sumatran Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Sumatran Partridge eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits on floor of Sumatran montane forests. Scratches leaf litter in pairs or groups.
Where does the Sumatran Partridge live?
Endemic to southern Sumatra in Lampung and South Sumatra provinces at 200-1,200 m. Found in lowland and hill forest.
Is the Sumatran Partridge endangered?
The Sumatran Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Sumatran Partridge sound like?
Resonant, slow 'phoo-WHEEE' whistle; Sumatran endemic with soft, slightly mournful tone. Calling bird remains concealed. Alarm note a quick repeated 'kik'; flock contact involves quiet murmuring.
How big is the Sumatran Partridge?
The Sumatran Partridge has a wingspan of 28.2 cm, weight of 336.0 g.
What order and family does the Sumatran Partridge belong to?
The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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