Crested Partridge
Rollulus rouloul
The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 216 g. The crested partridge, also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
About the Crested Partridge
The crested partridge, also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is the only member of the genus Rollulus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Crested Partridge look like?
- The crested partridge, also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.
- How big is a Crested Partridge?
- The Crested Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 216 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Partridge?
- The Crested Partridge occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Crested Partridge?
- The Crested Partridge is most easily confused with the Snow Partridge, the Heuglin's Spurfowl and the Germain's Peacock-Pheasant.
- Is the Crested Partridge endangered?
- The Crested Partridge is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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