White-necklaced Partridge
Arborophila gingica
The White-necklaced Partridge (Arborophila gingica) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found only in China, weighing about 253 g. The white-necklaced partridge, also known as the collared partridge or Rickett's hill-partridge, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
About the White-necklaced Partridge
The white-necklaced partridge, also known as the collared partridge or Rickett's hill-partridge, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to southeastern China. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting, and the IUCN has assessed it as near-threatened.
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How to identify it
The white-necklaced partridge is 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long and weighs about 253 g (8.9 oz). The adult's forehead is white (in the nominate subspecies), and there is a long supercilium. The neck-sides and throat are orange-rufous. There are a black gorget and a white band above the chestnut upper chest. The underparts are dark grey, changing to whitish on the belly. The nape and back are reddish-brown, with black spots. The rump is olive-brown and has black spots. The wings range from greyish to buffy-brown. The female is like the male but smaller.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-necklaced Partridge?
- The white-necklaced partridge is 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long and weighs about 253 g (8.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-necklaced Partridge?
- The White-necklaced Partridge is a medium sized bird weighing about 253 g.
- Where can you see a White-necklaced Partridge?
- The White-necklaced Partridge is endemic to China, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-necklaced Partridge?
- The White-necklaced Partridge is most easily confused with the Chestnut-bellied Partridge, the Hainan Partridge and the Orange-necked Partridge.
- Is the White-necklaced Partridge endangered?
- The White-necklaced Partridge is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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