Taiwan Partridge
NameTaiwan Partridge
Common NameTaiwan Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila crudigularis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsDark brown crown, prominent black eye-stripe, and bright yellow throat and cheek patches. The upperparts are mottled brown and black, with chestnut and black barring on the flanks. Underparts are dark grey with fine white spots, and it has reddish-orange legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, often repeated, two-note whistle, sometimes transcribed as 'who-are-you' or 'coo-coo', typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Taiwan, primarily found in the central and southern mountain ranges at elevations between 700 and 3000 meters.
Identifying Featuresyellow throat and cheek patches, black eye-stripe, dark brown crown, chestnut and black barring on flanks, reddish-orange legs
Description
A small, shy ground-dwelling bird endemic to Taiwan, characterized by its distinctive facial markings and patterned plumage. It typically forages in dense forest undergrowth, often heard before it is seen.
