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Orange-necked Partridge
Arborophila davidi
Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 241 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Arborophila
- Species davidi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 241 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orange-necked 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 Orange-necked Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Vietnam.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 241 g, with a wing length of about 13 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 4,465 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orange-necked Partridge?
The Orange-necked Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 241 g.
Where does the Orange-necked Partridge live?
The Orange-necked Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Vietnam, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Orange-necked Partridge belong to?
The Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Orange-necked Partridge eat?
The Orange-necked Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Orange-necked Partridge migrate?
The Orange-necked Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Orange-necked Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Orange-necked Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Orange-necked 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 Orange-necked Partridge's range?
The Orange-necked Partridge has a mapped global range of about 4,465 km².
Conservation
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