Chestnut-necklaced Partridge

Tropicoperdix charltonii

Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 269 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Tropicoperdix
Species charltonii

Where it lives

Malay Pen., Sumatra

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 269 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen., Sumatra.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 269 g, with a wing length of about 16 cm and a tail of around 6 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge?

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 269 g.

Where does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge live?

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen., Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge belong to?

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge eat?

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge migrate?

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

Is the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.