White-cheeked Partridge
NameWhite-cheeked Partridge
Common NameWhite-cheeked Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila atrogularis
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a dark crown, a distinctive white stripe extending from below the eye to the side of the neck, bordered by black. The throat is black, and it possesses a prominent reddish-pink orbital ring. The upperparts and wings are olive-brown with fine black barring, while the breast and belly are grey, with the flanks showing distinct white spots on a grey background. The legs are reddish-orange.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of clear, whistling notes, often described as 'ko-ko-ko-ko-kweee' or similar, frequently given in duets.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of China (Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesProminent white cheek stripe bordered by black, Black throat, Red orbital ring, Olive-brown upperparts with fine barring, Grey flanks with white spots, Reddish-orange legs
Description
The White-cheeked Partridge is a small, plump, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its striking facial markings, including a white cheek stripe and black throat. It typically forages shyly on the forest floor, blending into the leaf litter with its cryptic brown and grey plumage.
