Bar-backed Partridge
Arborophila brunneopectus
The Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 6 countries, weighing about 291 g. The bar-backed partridge, also known as the brown-breasted hill-partridge, is a species of partridge in the family Phasianidae.
About the Bar-backed Partridge
The bar-backed partridge, also known as the brown-breasted hill-partridge, is a species of partridge in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southwestern China and Southeast Asia.
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How to identify it
The bar-backed partridge is typically 280 mm (11 in) long in total, with an average wingspan of 144 mm (5.7 in) for males and 134 mm (5.3 in) for females of the species. They usually have 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in) tails, and their bills are about 20–21 mm (0.79–0.83 in) in length. On average, males have a 42 mm (1.7 in) tarsus, while females have 39 mm (1.5 in). The males are similar in color to females. It is mostly buff in color, with black running from the beak, around the eyes, and to the throat, as well as a black crown and feather tips along its back.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bar-backed Partridge?
- The bar-backed partridge is typically 280 mm (11 in) long in total, with an average wingspan of 144 mm (5.7 in) for males and 134 mm (5.3 in) for females of the species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bar-backed Partridge?
- The Bar-backed Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 291 g.
- Where can you see a Bar-backed Partridge?
- The Bar-backed Partridge occurs in 6 countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, China, Laos and Cambodia.
- What birds look similar to a Bar-backed Partridge?
- The Bar-backed Partridge is most easily confused with the Red-breasted Partridge, the White-cheeked Partridge and the Chestnut-breasted Partridge.
- Is the Bar-backed Partridge endangered?
- The Bar-backed Partridge is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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