Rufous-throated Partridge
NameRufous-throated Partridge
Common NameRufous-throated Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila rufogularis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark grey with a prominent white supercilium and a black band below it. The throat is a distinctive rufous-orange, bordered by black. The upperparts are olive-brown with intricate black and buff scaling and barring. The breast and flanks are grey, often with white spotting on the lower flanks.
Vocalization / CallA series of clear, whistling notes, often accelerating and becoming more complex, sometimes described as 'coo-coo-coo-coo-kweer-kweer-kweer'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange throat patch, Prominent white supercilium, Dark grey head with black border, Intricate scaled/barred upperparts, Grey breast and flanks
Description
A small, ground-dwelling partridge characterized by its striking rufous throat patch and intricate plumage patterns. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on the forest floor.
