White-necklaced Partridge
NameWhite-necklaced Partridge
Common NameWhite-necklaced Partridge
Scientific NameArborophila davidi
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsMales and females are similar, featuring a distinctive white collar on the sides of the neck, contrasting with a black throat and upper breast. The crown is dark brown, the face greyish, and the upperparts are olive-brown with fine black barring. Underparts are greyish-white.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistling notes that often accelerate into a distinctive trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area in southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia, primarily found in lowland evergreen forests.
Identifying Featureswhite neck collar, black throat and upper breast, dark brown crown, olive-brown upperparts, greyish-white underparts
Description
The White-necklaced Partridge is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird known for its cryptic plumage. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of lowland evergreen forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects and plant matter.
