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Crested Partridge
Rollulus rouloul
Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 216 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Rollulus
- Species rouloul
Quick facts
- Weight
- 216 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Crested Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Crested Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Thailand, Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo and some satellites.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 216 g, with a wing length of about 13.6 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Crested Partridge?
The Crested Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 216 g.
Where does the Crested Partridge live?
The Crested Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Thailand, Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo and some satellites, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Crested Partridge belong to?
The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Crested Partridge eat?
The Crested Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Crested Partridge migrate?
The Crested Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Crested Partridge endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Crested Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Crested Partridge — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Crested Partridge's range?
The Crested Partridge has a mapped global range of about 1.4 million km².
Conservation
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