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Crimson-headed Partridge
Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 300 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 Haematortyx
- Species sanguiniceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 300 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Crimson-headed 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 Crimson-headed Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Borneo.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 300 g, with a wing length of about 15.5 cm and a tail of around 6.6 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 73,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Crimson-headed Partridge?
The Crimson-headed Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 300 g.
Where does the Crimson-headed Partridge live?
The Crimson-headed Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Borneo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Crimson-headed Partridge belong to?
The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Crimson-headed Partridge eat?
The Crimson-headed Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Crimson-headed Partridge migrate?
The Crimson-headed Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Crimson-headed 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 Crimson-headed Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Crimson-headed 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 Crimson-headed Partridge's range?
The Crimson-headed Partridge has a mapped global range of about 73,000 km².
Conservation
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