About the Chestnut-breasted Partridge
The chestnut-breasted partridge is a partridge species endemic to the eastern Himalayas north of the Brahmaputra, and occurs in Bhutan, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and south-eastern Tibet at elevations from 350 to 2,500 m. It is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List, as the estimated population comprises less than 10,000 individuals. It is threatened by forest degradation and by hunting. It is known from at least three protected areas, including Singalila National Park and Namdapha National Park. The scientific name commemorates the Italian naturalist Louis Mandelli.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Arborophila mandellii |
| Species Codes | chbpar2, CBPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-breasted Partridge belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-breasted Partridge?
The Chestnut-breasted Partridge is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-breasted Partridge?
The chestnut-breasted partridge is a partridge species endemic to the eastern Himalayas north of the Brahmaputra, and occurs in Bhutan, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and south-eastern Tibet at elevations from 350 to 2,500 m. It is listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List, as the estima...
Where can I report a Chestnut-breasted Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-breasted Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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