Grey-breasted partridge
The grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Genus: | Arborophila |
| Species: | A. orientalis |
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| Arborophila orientalis (Horsfield, 1821) | |
It is endemic to highland forest in eastern Java, Indonesia.
Measuring 28 cm (11 in), this species is a stocky, short-legged bird. Its mostly grey plumage is barred on the lower back and tail. It has a black crown and nape, and conspicuous white forehead, cheeks and throat. Bare skin around the eyes is red. The bill is black and the legs are red.[2]
Some authorities include the Malaysian, Roll's and Sumatran partridges as subspecies of the grey-breasted partridge.
The grey-breasted partridge is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Arborophila orientalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- BirdLife species factsheet for Arborophila orientalis
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arborophila orientalis. |
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Wikispecies has information related to Arborophila orientalis |
- "Arborophila orientalis". Avibase.
- "Grey-breasted hill-partridge media". Internet Bird Collection.
- Interactive range map of Arborophila orientalis at IUCN Red List maps
- Audio recordings of Grey-breasted partridge on Xeno-canto.
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