Grey-breasted partridge
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| Species: | A. orientalis
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| Arborophila orientalis (Horsfield, 1821)
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Grey-breasted hill-partridge | |
The grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family.
It is a monotypic species that is endemic to highland forests 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
External links
- "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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