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Sumatran Partridge
Arborophila sumatrana
Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) 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 (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 sumatrana
Quick facts
- Weight
- 336 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sumatran 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 Sumatran Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane c, s Sumatra.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 336 g, with a wing length of about 14.1 cm and a tail of around 4.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 40,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sumatran Partridge?
The Sumatran Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 336 g.
Where does the Sumatran Partridge live?
The Sumatran Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane c, s Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sumatran Partridge belong to?
The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Sumatran Partridge eat?
The Sumatran Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sumatran Partridge migrate?
The Sumatran Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sumatran 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 Sumatran Partridge's range?
The Sumatran Partridge has a mapped global range of about 40,000 km².
Conservation
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