Gray-breasted Partridge
NameGray-breasted Partridge
Common NameGray-breasted Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila orientalis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe head features a prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) and a black crown stripe, contrasting with a white throat and breast bordered by a distinct black collar. The upperparts are dark brown, while the flanks are rufous with black and white barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, high-pitched whistling notes, often given as a duet, and various cackles or clucking sounds when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, primarily found in the mountainous regions of its western and central parts.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, black crown stripe, white throat and breast, black collar, dark brown upperparts, rufous and barred flanks
Description
This small, plump ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its striking head pattern of white and black stripes. It typically forages in the leaf litter of dense forest undergrowth, often in pairs or small groups, exhibiting shy and secretive behavior.
