Malayan Partridge
A species of Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges Scientific name : Arborophila campbelli Genus : Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
Malayan Partridge, A species of Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
Botanical name: Arborophila campbelli
Genus: Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
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Description
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Description
The Malaysian partridge, or Campbell's partridge, (Arborophila campbelli) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. This species is found in highland forest in Peninsular Malaysia. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the grey-breasted partridge.
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
Malayan Partridge consumes fruits from rattan palms and Pratia begoniaefolia, as well as termites and gastropods. Often forages in pairs or small groups, typically presumed to be family units.
Habitat
The malayan Partridge typically resides in montane forests, favoring habitats within the upper dipterocarp zone, as well as montane evergreen and tall upper montane forests. These birds thrive in well-developed forests featuring dense undergrowth and can adapt to survive in small forest patches, even as small as 5 hectares, amid agricultural landscapes like tea plantations.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING