Orange-necked Partridge
NameOrange-necked Partridge
Common NameOrange-necked Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila davidi
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive orange-yellow patch on the side of the neck, bordered by a prominent black collar. The crown is dark brown with a broad white supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye. Upperparts are mottled brown with fine barring, while the flanks display bold black and white stripes. The underparts are generally greyish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistling calls, often given in duets or choruses, typically described as a rapidly repeated 'ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-koyou' or similar phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia, primarily inhabiting lowland evergreen forests.
Identifying Featuresorange-yellow neck patch, black collar, white supercilium, barred flanks, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
This shy, ground-dwelling partridge is characterized by its striking neck plumage. It typically forages on the forest floor for insects and seeds, often moving in pairs or small groups within dense undergrowth.
