Taiwan Bamboo-Partridge
NameTaiwan Bamboo-Partridge
Common NameTaiwan Bamboo-Partridge
Scientific NameBambusicola sonorivox
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a grey crown and nape, a distinctive rusty-red throat and upper breast, transitioning to grey on the lower breast and belly. The flanks are chestnut with prominent white spots and fine black barring, while the back and wings are mottled brown and grey for camouflage.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive, and often repeated 'ki-ko-kui' or 'ko-ko-kui' call, which is particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Taiwan, inhabiting its mountainous and hilly regions.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-red throat patch, Grey head and neck, Chestnut flanks with white spots, Ground-dwelling behavior, Distinctive 'ki-ko-kui' call
Description
This medium-sized partridge is characterized by its grey head and neck, a prominent rusty-red throat patch, and chestnut-barred flanks adorned with white spots. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird typically found foraging in dense undergrowth.
