Roll’s Partridge

Arborophila rolli

Roll's Partridge (Arborophila rolli) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Roll’s Partridge (Arborophila rolli) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 336 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Arborophila
Species rolli

Where it lives

Montane northwestern Sumatra

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 336 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

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Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Roll’s 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 Roll’s Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Roll’s Partridge (Arborophila rolli) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane nw Sumatra.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 336 g, with a wing length of about 14 cm and a tail of around 4.4 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 40,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Roll’s Partridge?

The Roll’s Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 336 g.

Where does the Roll’s Partridge live?

The Roll’s Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane nw Sumatra, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Roll’s Partridge belong to?

The Roll’s Partridge (Arborophila rolli) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Roll’s Partridge eat?

The Roll’s Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Roll’s Partridge migrate?

The Roll’s Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Roll’s 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.

How large is the Roll’s Partridge's range?

The Roll’s Partridge has a mapped global range of about 40,000 km².