Malaysian Partridge
NameMalaysian Partridge
Common NameLong-billed Partridge
Scientific NameRhizothera longirostris
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)33.5
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThis partridge has a striking head pattern with a black crown, a prominent white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and a white throat. Its underparts are grey, while the back and wings are rufous-brown with intricate black barring. The legs are a distinctive reddish-pink.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of clear, whistling notes that often accelerate into a rapid trill, sometimes described as 'wit-wit-wit-wit-wit-wit-wit-wit-trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Malaysian Partridge is found in Southeast Asia, specifically across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, inhabiting lowland and hill primary and secondary forests.
Identifying Featureslong, slender bill, black crown, white supercilium, black eye-stripe, white throat, rufous-brown back with black barring, grey underparts, reddish-pink legs
Description
The Malaysian Partridge is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its distinctive head pattern and long, slender bill. It typically forages on the forest floor, often found in pairs or small groups, searching for insects and seeds.
