Dulit Partridge

Rhizothera dulitensis

Dulit Partridge (Rhizothera dulitensis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.

The Dulit Partridge (Rhizothera dulitensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 747 g.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

DD Data Deficient

Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Rhizothera
Species dulitensis

Where it lives

Montane northern Borneo (no recent records)

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 747 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Near Threatened

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Dulit Partridge (Rhizothera dulitensis) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane n Borneo (no recent records).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 747 g, with a wing length of about 17.9 cm and a tail of around 6.9 cm.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,885 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Dulit Partridge?

The Dulit Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 747 g.

Where does the Dulit Partridge live?

The Dulit Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane n Borneo (no recent records), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Dulit Partridge belong to?

The Dulit Partridge (Rhizothera dulitensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Dulit Partridge eat?

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

Does the Dulit Partridge migrate?

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

How large is the Dulit Partridge's range?

The Dulit Partridge has a mapped global range of about 1,885 km².