About the Chinese Bamboo-Partridge
The Chinese bamboo partridge is a small Galliform bird. It is one of three species in the genus Bambusicola, along with the mountain bamboo partridge of the Himalayas, and the Taiwan bamboo partridge of Taiwan. Chinese bamboo partridge is a monotypic species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Bambusicola thoracicus |
| Species Codes | chbpar3, CHBP, CBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Bamboo-Partridge belong to?
The Chinese Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chinese Bamboo-Partridge?
The Chinese bamboo partridge is a small Galliform bird. It is one of three species in the genus Bambusicola, along with the mountain bamboo partridge of the Himalayas, and the Taiwan bamboo partridge of Taiwan. Chinese bamboo partridge is a monotypic species....
Where can I report a Chinese Bamboo-Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Bamboo-Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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