About the Udzungwa Forest Partridge
The Udzungwa forest partridge, also known as the Udzungwa partridge, is a small, approximately 29 centimetres (11 in) long, boldly barred, brownish partridge with rufous face, grey underparts, olive-brown crown and upperparts. It has a red bill, brown iris and yellow legs. The sexes are similar.
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ID tip
Voice: The advertisement call is a short series of loud notes that can be heard up to 100 m away. It is usually given in the morning. The partridge's contact calls include soft clucks and high-pitches peeping notes, often given when anxious.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Congo PeafowlAfropavo congensisThe male (peacock) of this species is a large bird of up to 64–70 cm (25–28 in) in length.
Black PartridgeMelanoperdix nigerThe black partridge, also known as the black wood partridge, is a small partridge with a thick bill, grey legs and dark brown iris.
Siberian GrouseFalcipennis falcipennisAdults measure around 38–43 centimetres (15–17 in).
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