Sumatran Partridge

Arborophila sumatrana

Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies · Galliformes · Legendary

The Sumatran Partridge (Arborophila sumatrana) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found only in Indonesia, weighing about 336 g. The Sumatran partridge, or Sumatran hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats omnivoreforest336 g

About the Sumatran Partridge

The Sumatran partridge, or Sumatran hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in highland forest in central Sumatra, Indonesia. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the grey-breasted partridge.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: April, June, July, September, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Sumatran Partridge look like?
The Sumatran partridge, or Sumatran hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.
How big is a Sumatran Partridge?
The Sumatran Partridge is a large sized bird weighing about 336 g.
Where can you see a Sumatran Partridge?
The Sumatran Partridge is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Sumatran Partridge?
The Sumatran Partridge is most easily confused with the Roll's Partridge, the Sichuan Partridge and the Chestnut-headed Partridge.
Is the Sumatran Partridge endangered?
The Sumatran Partridge is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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