Mountain Bamboo-Partridge
NameMountain Bamboo-Partridge
Common NameMountain Bamboo-Partridge
Scientific NameBambusicola fytchii
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe head is rufous-brown with a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the lores. The throat is buffy-white, and the breast is rufous-brown. Upperparts are warm brown with blackish spots and bars, while the flanks and belly feature striking black and white barring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often repeated calls, typically a series of 'chi-chi-chi-chick-chick-chick' or 'ko-ko-ko-ko-koyou' notes, frequently given in duets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black eye-stripe, Rufous-brown head and breast, Bold black and white barring on flanks and belly, Prefers dense bamboo habitats, Loud, ringing vocalizations
Description
This medium-sized partridge is characterized by its warm brown plumage, distinctive head markings, and heavily barred underparts. It is a shy bird, often heard before seen, inhabiting dense bamboo thickets and scrub in mountainous regions.
