Buff-throated Monal-Partridge
NameBuff-throated Monal-Partridge
Common NameBuff-throated Monal-Partridge
Scientific NameTetraophasis obscurus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)52.5
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive buff-orange throat and upper breast, contrasting with a dark brown to black head and neck. The back and wings are dark brown with prominent buff or rufous barring and mottling, giving a scaly appearance. Underparts are dark grey-brown. A patch of bare red skin surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, resonant, far-carrying calls, often described as a series of deep hoots or whistles, sometimes a 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'ko-ko-ko' sound, typically given from a perch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountains of central China, primarily found in Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai, and Shaanxi provinces.
Identifying Featuresbuff throat, dark plumage with barred back, red facial skin, large size, robust build, high-altitude forest habitat
Description
A large, robust partridge characterized by its dark plumage and a striking buff-colored throat and upper breast. It typically inhabits high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests, foraging on the ground for plant matter.
