Grey-breasted Partridge

Arborophila orientalis

Description

Arborophila orientalis is a bird endemic to East Java, Indonesia. This bird has a dark gray body color. The crown and nape are black, the forehead, cheeks and throat are white. The bare skin around the eyes is red. The short stocky legs are red and the beak is black.

Population Size

Unknown

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

-

LENGTH

28 cm

Om

Omnivore

So

Solitary

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Aves

ORDER

:

Galliformes

FAMILY

:

Phasianidae

GENUS

:

Arborophila

SPECIES

:

Arborophila orientalis

Distribution

Arborophila orientalis can be found in upland forests from an altitude of 500-2200 meters above sea level.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : Indonesia (East Java).

Habits and Lifestyle

Arborophila orientalis is usually shy, but can be accommodating in places where there is an abundance of food. These birds live in pairs or in small groups.

Lifestyle

Solitary

Biome

–

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

Arborophila orientalis feeds on fruits, seeds, and insects.

Diet : Omnivore

Mating Habits

The breeding season of this bird is unknown. The nest is made of grass with 4 eggs.

Reproduction session : –

Incubation periods : –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 4 eggs

Population

Population status : Vulnerable (VU)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population threats​

The threats to this bird population are habitat destruction, conversion of forest land, and poaching.

Population number​

This bird population is declining, so it is categorized as a Vulnerable species in the IUCN Redlist.

PHOTO GALLERY

Reference

  1. Grey-breasted Partridge on the Wikipedia Article
  2. Grey-breasted Partridge Arborophila orientalis on the eBird Article
  3. White-faced Partridge Arborophila orientalis on the IUCN Redlist