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White-cheeked Partridge
Arborophila atrogularis
White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 237 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Arborophila
- Species atrogularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 237 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-cheeked 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 White-cheeked Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne India and Myanmar.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 237 g, with a wing length of about 12.9 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 301,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-cheeked Partridge?
The White-cheeked Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 237 g.
Where does the White-cheeked Partridge live?
The White-cheeked Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne India and Myanmar, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-cheeked Partridge belong to?
The White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the White-cheeked Partridge eat?
The White-cheeked Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-cheeked Partridge migrate?
The White-cheeked Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-cheeked Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the White-cheeked Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the White-cheeked Partridge can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-cheeked Partridge's range?
The White-cheeked Partridge has a mapped global range of about 301,000 km².
Conservation
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