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Buff-throated Monal-Partridge
Tetraophasis szechenyii
Buff-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 1.1 kg. 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 Tetraophasis
- Species szechenyii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Himalayas.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.1 kg, with a wing length of about 22.1 cm and a tail of around 15 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 524,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is a very large bird that weighs around 1.1 kg.
Where does the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge live?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Himalayas, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge belong to?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge eat?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge migrate?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Buff-throated Monal-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 Buff-throated Monal-Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge's range?
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge has a mapped global range of about 524,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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