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Hainan Partridge
Arborophila ardens
Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 267 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 Arborophila
- Species ardens
Quick facts
- Weight
- 267 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hainan 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 Hainan Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Hainan.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 267 g, with a wing length of about 13 cm and a tail of around 4.2 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 13,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hainan Partridge?
The Hainan Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 267 g.
Where does the Hainan Partridge live?
The Hainan Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Hainan, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Hainan Partridge belong to?
The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Hainan Partridge eat?
The Hainan Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Hainan Partridge migrate?
The Hainan Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hainan 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 Hainan Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Hainan 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 Hainan Partridge's range?
The Hainan Partridge has a mapped global range of about 13,000 km².
Conservation
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