Rufous-throated Partridge
Arborophila rufogularis
The Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis) is a rare partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 9 countries, weighing about 344 g. The rufous-throated partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
About the Rufous-throated Partridge
The rufous-throated partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in montane forests in India and Southeast Asia. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species.
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How to identify it
The rufous-throated partridge is 26–29 cm (10–11 in) long. The male weighs 325–430 g (11.5–15.2 oz) and the female weighs 261–386 g (9.2–13.6 oz). The male has a grey forehead. The olive-brown crown and nape have black mottles. There are a whitish supercilium and moustachial curves. The throat and neck-sides are orange-rufous, with black speckles. The breast and flanks are blue-grey. The upper belly is blue-grey and the central belly is whitish. The vent is buffy-brown. The mantle, back and rump are olive-brown. The scapulars and wing coverts have chestnut, black and greyish bands.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufous-throated Partridge?
- The rufous-throated partridge is 26–29 cm (10–11 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufous-throated Partridge?
- The Rufous-throated Partridge is a large sized bird weighing about 344 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-throated Partridge?
- The Rufous-throated Partridge occurs in 9 countries, including India, Thailand, Bhutan, China and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-throated Partridge?
- The Rufous-throated Partridge is most easily confused with the Red-breasted Partridge, the Bar-backed Partridge and the White-cheeked Partridge.
- Is the Rufous-throated Partridge endangered?
- The Rufous-throated Partridge is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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