Bar-backed Partridge
NameBar-backed Partridge
Common NameBar-backed Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila brunneopectus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive black throat patch, a broad yellow supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye, and a prominent red orbital ring. The crown is streaked brown and black, while the upperparts are mottled brown with fine black barring. The flanks are rufous-brown with bold white and black barring, and the underparts are buffy-brown, becoming paler on the belly.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, whistling notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, described as 'ko-ko-ko-ko-kwee-kwee-kwee' or similar phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat patch, Broad yellow supercilium, Red orbital ring, Heavily barred flanks (white and black on rufous-brown), Mottled brown upperparts, Orange-red legs and feet
Description
This small, ground-dwelling partridge is characterized by its striking facial markings and barred plumage. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in small coveys, seeking out food items among the leaf litter and undergrowth.
