Chinese Bamboo-partridge
Bambusicola thoracicus
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Giới Thiệu
A small, noisy Phasianidae partridge (~270 g) widespread in bamboo thickets, scrub, and woodland edges of eastern and central China. Brown and grey plumage provides camouflage in dense vegetation. Famous for its repeated 'kicking-your-bottom' call. Omnivorous; feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 25,7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 270,25 g | 9.53 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Brown upperparts with chestnut streaks; grey face and supercilium; chestnut-spotted buff flanks; white belly; grey breast; rufous-chestnut tail. Female similar but slightly smaller; lacks tarsal spur of male.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident of bamboo, scrub, and forest edge in southeastern China, Taiwan, and Indochina; introduced to Japan and Hawaii.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant shoots in bamboo thickets and scrub of China and Taiwan.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 17-19 days.
Số Trứng
3-7
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, rapid 'jiji-ji-jiji' calls; raucous and insistent from Chinese bamboo thickets. Alarm is explosive cackling. Popular cage bird for persistent calls. Contact notes softer between birds.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Bambusicola |
| Loài | Bambusicola thoracicus |
Distribution
Chinese Bamboo-partridge has been recorded in 7 countries.
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