Stone Partridge
NameStone Partridge
Common NameStone Partridge
Scientific NamePtilopachus petrosus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly mottled brown on the upperparts with fine buff and black vermiculations. The underparts are paler, heavily spotted with white, creating a scaled appearance. The head and neck are similarly mottled, and it features bare red skin around the eye, a small red bill, and red legs. The tail is short and dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, repetitive, and often accelerating series of 'ko-ko-ko' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa' notes, sometimes described as a churring or clucking sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal and Gambia in the west, east through the Sahel region to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia.
Identifying FeaturesMottled brown and white scaled plumage, Bare red skin around the eye, Red bill and legs, Small, plump body with a short tail, Terrestrial habits in rocky, dry habitats
Description
The Stone Partridge is a small, terrestrial game bird characterized by its cryptic mottled brown plumage and distinctive red facial skin. It is typically found foraging on the ground in rocky, dry habitats, often in pairs or small groups.
