Photo: John Gould (1804-1881) / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge
Tetraophasis obscurus
Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis obscurus) — Gamebirds of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis obscurus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 855 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 Tetraophasis
- Species obscurus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 855 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-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 Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis obscurus) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL w China.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 855 g, with a wing length of about 20.6 cm and a tail of around 14.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 118,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 855 g.
Where does the Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge live?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL w China, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis obscurus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge eat?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge migrate?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chestnut-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 Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Chestnut-throated Monal-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-throated Monal-Partridge's range?
The Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge has a mapped global range of about 118,000 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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