About the Chestnut-bellied Partridge
The chestnut-bellied partridge also known as chestnut-bellied hill-partridge or Javan hill-partridge is a small, up to 28 cm long, partridge with a rufous crown and nape, red legs, grey breast, brown wings, red facial skin, and a black mask, throat and bill. It has a rufous belly with white on the middle. The sexes are similar. The young has a whitish face and a reddish brown bill.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Arborophila javanica |
| Species Codes | chbpar1, CBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Partridge (Arborophila javanica) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-bellied Partridge?
The chestnut-bellied partridge also known as chestnut-bellied hill-partridge or Javan hill-partridge is a small, up to 28 cm long, partridge with a rufous crown and nape, red legs, grey breast, brown wings, red facial skin, and a black mask, throat and bill. It has a rufous belly with white on the m...
Where can I report a Chestnut-bellied Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-bellied Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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