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Udzungwa Forest Partridge
Xenoperdix udzungwensis
Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
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The Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 225 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Xenoperdix
- Species udzungwensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 225 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Tanzania.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 225 g, with a wing length of about 14.4 cm and a tail of around 6.8 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 573 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 225 g.
Where does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge live?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Tanzania, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge belong to?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge eat?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge migrate?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge's range?
The Udzungwa Forest Partridge has a mapped global range of about 573 km².
Conservation
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