Crested Partridge
NameCrested Partridge
Common NameCrested Partridge
Scientific NameRollulus rouloul
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe male has glossy black plumage with a prominent crimson crest, a white forehead patch, and red orbital skin. The female is mostly emerald green with a chestnut-brown patch on the wings and red orbital skin, lacking the crest. Both sexes have red legs.
Vocalization / CallTheir call is typically a soft, low 'cooing' or 'whirring' sound, often described as a soft, ascending whistle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia, including southern Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresmale's prominent red crest, male's glossy black plumage with white forehead patch, female's emerald green body with chestnut wing patch, red orbital skin on both sexes, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
These small, plump ground-dwelling birds are known for their striking sexual dimorphism. Males boast a vibrant red crest and dark iridescent plumage, while females are predominantly green with a chestnut patch. They typically forage for food on the forest floor.
