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Rufous-throated Partridge

Arborophila rufogularis

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
27,0 cm
Ağırlık
298,1666666666667 g
Familya
Phasianidae
Takım
Galliformes

The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 298.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A medium-sized partridge (~300 g) of family Phasianidae, with a rufous throat and intricate brown plumage. Inhabits subtropical and lower montane forests from northeastern India and Bangladesh through Myanmar to southwestern China and northern Indochina. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; widespread in lower Himalayan and Southeast Asian mountain forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 27,0 cm 10.6 in
Ağırlık 298,1666666666667 g 10.52 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Brown above with black-and-buff streaking; throat bright rufous-orange; breast grey with rufous mottling; flanks grey streaked white; bare red eye-ring; rufous throat patch is the distinguishing feature.

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Resident in the foothills and hills of the eastern Himalayas and Indochina from Nepal east to southern China and Vietnam at 300-2,400 m.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on floor of South and Southeast Asian hill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: DM,SC. Incubation: 20-21 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

4-8

Ses

Şarkı

Rich, repeated 'who-WHEEE-oo' whistle with slight burry quality; resonant and far-carrying. Male calls persistently at dawn in SE Asian forests. Alarm a rapid staccato 'kik-kik' series.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Familya Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Arborophila
Türler Arborophila rufogularis

Distribution

Rufous-throated Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Rufous-throated Partridge eat?
Forages on floor of South and Southeast Asian hill forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter.
Where does the Rufous-throated Partridge live?
Resident in the foothills and hills of the eastern Himalayas and Indochina from Nepal east to southern China and Vietnam at 300-2,400 m.
Is the Rufous-throated Partridge endangered?
The Rufous-throated Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-throated Partridge nest?
Nest type: DM,SC. Incubation: 20-21 days.
What does the Rufous-throated Partridge sound like?
Rich, repeated 'who-WHEEE-oo' whistle with slight burry quality; resonant and far-carrying. Male calls persistently at dawn in SE Asian forests. Alarm a rapid staccato 'kik-kik' series.
How big is the Rufous-throated Partridge?
The Rufous-throated Partridge has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 298.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-throated Partridge belong to?
The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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