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Chestnut-breasted Partridge
Arborophila mandellii
Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 268 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 mandellii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 268 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-breasted 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-breasted Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne India to se Tibet.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 268 g, with a wing length of about 12.9 cm and a tail of around 4.8 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 67,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-breasted Partridge?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 268 g.
Where does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge live?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne India to se Tibet, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge eat?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge migrate?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chestnut-breasted 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 Chestnut-breasted Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Chestnut-breasted 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 Chestnut-breasted Partridge's range?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge has a mapped global range of about 67,000 km².
Conservation
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