Hainan Partridge
Arborophila ardens
The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found only in China, weighing about 267 g. The Hainan partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
About the Hainan Partridge
The Hainan partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to Hainan Island, China. Its natural habitats are primary evergreen forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and has been assessed as a vulnerable species.
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How to identify it
The Hainan partridge is 26–28 cm (10–11 in) long. The male weighs about 300 g (11 oz), and the female weighs about 237 g (8.4 oz). The head is blackish, and there is a white patch on the ear coverts and a whitish supercilium. The crown and nape are dark brown, with black mottles. The upperparts are olive-brown and have black scales. The throat and neck-sides are blackish, and there is an orange collar around the lower neck. The underparts are grey, and the central belly is buffish. The wings are greyish-brown. The beak is black, the eyes are brown, and the legs are dull reddish.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hainan Partridge?
- The Hainan partridge is 26–28 cm (10–11 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hainan Partridge?
- The Hainan Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 267 g.
- Where can you see a Hainan Partridge?
- The Hainan Partridge is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Hainan Partridge?
- The Hainan Partridge is most easily confused with the Orange-necked Partridge, the Red-billed Partridge and the Grey-breasted Partridge.
- Is the Hainan Partridge endangered?
- The Hainan Partridge is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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