Grey-breasted Partridge
A species of Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges, Also known as Horsfield's Hill Partridge Scientific name : Arborophila orientalis Genus : Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
Grey-breasted Partridge, A species of Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
Also known as:
Horsfield's Hill Partridge
Botanical name: Arborophila orientalis
Genus: Hill Partridges and Green-legged Partridges
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Description
Description
The grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to highland forest in eastern Java, Indonesia. Measuring 28 cm (11 in), this species is a stocky, short-legged bird. Its mostly grey plumage is barred on the lower back and tail. It has a black crown and nape, and conspicuous white forehead, cheeks and throat. Bare skin around the eyes is red. The bill is black and the legs are red. Some authorities include the Malaysian, Roll's and Sumatran partridges as subspecies of the grey-breasted partridge. The grey-breasted partridge is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
28 cm
Scientific Classification
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