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Chestnut-bellied Partridge
Arborophila javanica
Chestnut-bellied Partridge (Arborophila javanica) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Chestnut-bellied Partridge (Arborophila javanica) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 272 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 javanica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 272 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-bellied 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 Chestnut-bellied Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge (Arborophila javanica) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Java.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 272 g, with a wing length of about 14 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 37,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Partridge?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 272 g.
Where does the Chestnut-bellied Partridge live?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Java, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge (Arborophila javanica) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Chestnut-bellied Partridge eat?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Chestnut-bellied Partridge migrate?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chestnut-bellied 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 Chestnut-bellied Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Chestnut-bellied Partridge — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Chestnut-bellied Partridge's range?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge has a mapped global range of about 37,000 km².
Conservation
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