Nahan's Partridge
NameNahan's Partridge
Common NameNahan's Partridge
Scientific NamePtilopachus nahani
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly dark brown to black, densely covered with small white spots. It features bare red skin around the eyes and on the face, often with a small, dark crest. The legs are also red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, loud, ringing series of notes, often described as 'ko-ko-ko-ko-ko' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', typically heard at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted region of central Africa, primarily found in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and western Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesDark, white-spotted plumage, Red bare facial skin, Small dark crest, Red legs, Terrestrial behavior in dense forest
Description
This medium-sized, terrestrial partridge is characterized by its dark, heavily white-spotted plumage and striking red facial skin. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for insects and plant matter.
