Madagascar Partridge
Margaroperdix madagarensis
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A small Phasianidae partridge (~235 g) endemic to grassland and open scrub across the central highlands and western regions of Madagascar. Brown with intricate streaking; males have rufous face markings. Forages on the ground for seeds and invertebrates. Adapts to degraded habitats; Least Concern on Madagascar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 235.0 g | 8.29 oz |
การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์
ขนนก
Brown above with buff shaft streaks; male has rufous head with dark brown cap; white throat; pale buff underparts with dark chestnut barring on flanks. Female plain brown with fine dark streaking; endemic to Madagascar.
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Endemic to Madagascar; resident of open grassland, scrub, and cultivated areas from lowlands to 2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Madagascar's grassland, scrub, and forest edges.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Incubation: 18-19 days.
จำนวนไข่
8-20
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Loud, musical 'qui-QUI-qui' calls from Madagascar highland grassland; melodic and slightly liquid. Alarm is a rapid cackle when flushed. Contact calls between pairs are soft guttural clucks.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Margaroperdix |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Margaroperdix madagarensis |
Distribution
Madagascar Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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