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Tibetan Partridge

Perdix hodgsoniae

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
30,8 cm
Khối Lượng
372,0 g
Họ
Phasianidae
Bộ
Galliformes

The Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 372 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A compact Phasianidae partridge (~372 g) inhabiting high-altitude scrub and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent Himalayas, typically above 3,000 m. Flocks forage on seeds, shoots, and invertebrates. Tolerates harsh winters through tight covey roosting. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 30,8 cm 12.1 in
Khối Lượng 372,0 g 13.12 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

White face with bold black mask through eye; chestnut-orange flanks heavily barred white; grey crown and nape; brownish upperparts; white underparts with chestnut horseshoe patch on belly.

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: NO,SC.

Số Trứng

6-12

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Harsh, grating 'kerrr-ik' calls repeated from high-altitude Tibetan scrub; somewhat similar to Grey Partridge but raspier. Alarm is sharp cackle. Pairs call antiphonally at dawn across plateau.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Họ Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Perdix
Loài Perdix hodgsoniae

Distribution

Tibetan Partridge has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Tibetan Partridge endangered?
The Tibetan Partridge has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tibetan Partridge nest?
Nest type: NO,SC.
What does the Tibetan Partridge sound like?
Harsh, grating 'kerrr-ik' calls repeated from high-altitude Tibetan scrub; somewhat similar to Grey Partridge but raspier. Alarm is sharp cackle. Pairs call antiphonally at dawn across plateau.
How big is the Tibetan Partridge?
The Tibetan Partridge has a wingspan of 30.8 cm, weight of 372.0 g.
What order and family does the Tibetan Partridge belong to?
The Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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