White-necklaced Partridge
Arborophila gingica
White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
The White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 253 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Arborophila
- Species gingica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 253 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-necklaced Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The White-necklaced Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s China.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 253 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 5.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 396,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-necklaced Partridge?
The White-necklaced Partridge is a large bird that weighs around 253 g.
Where does the White-necklaced Partridge live?
The White-necklaced Partridge is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s China, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-necklaced Partridge belong to?
The White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the White-necklaced Partridge eat?
The White-necklaced Partridge is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-necklaced Partridge migrate?
The White-necklaced Partridge is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-necklaced Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the White-necklaced Partridge make?
1 real field recording of the White-necklaced 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 White-necklaced Partridge's range?
The White-necklaced Partridge has a mapped global range of about 396,000 km².
Conservation
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