Hill Partridge
Arborophila torqueola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="arborophila-torqueola"></birdfyi-bird>The Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.3 cm and a weight of 342 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized partridge (~340 g) of family Phasianidae, with intricate rufous, black, and white patterning and an orange-rufous head. Inhabits subtropical and montane broadleaved forests and bamboo thickets in the Himalayas from Pakistan to southwestern China. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; common in Himalayan foothills.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 27,3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 342,0 g | 12.06 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male has orange-rufous face, white-spotted black throat collar, grey breast, and chestnut flanks streaked white on dark brown back. Female has brown face with buff streaking, less vivid collar.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident in the Himalayas and hills of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and southern China at 1,000-3,500 m. Found in oak and rhododendron forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on Himalayan forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches leaf litter in pairs or small groups.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP,DM,SC. Incubation: 24 days.
Số Trứng
3-9
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Repeated melodic whistle 'wi-WHEEEOO' rising and falling; pairs often duet. Males sing from hillside undergrowth at dawn. Alarm is a sharp, emphatic 'kek' or staccato clucking.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Arborophila |
| Loài | Arborophila torqueola |
Distribution
Hill Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.
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