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Rufous-throated Partridge
Arborophila rufogularis
Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 344 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 Arborophila
- Species rufogularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 344 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-throated 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 Rufous-throated Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR n India to c Vietnam.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 344 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1.2 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-throated Partridge?
The Rufous-throated Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 344 g.
Where does the Rufous-throated Partridge live?
The Rufous-throated Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR n India to c Vietnam, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rufous-throated Partridge belong to?
The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Rufous-throated Partridge eat?
The Rufous-throated Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Rufous-throated Partridge migrate?
The Rufous-throated Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rufous-throated 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 Rufous-throated Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-throated 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 Rufous-throated Partridge's range?
The Rufous-throated Partridge has a mapped global range of about 1.2 million km².
Conservation
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