About the Crested Partridge
The crested partridge, also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is the only member of the genus Rollulus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Rollulus rouloul |
| Species Codes | crepar1, CRPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Partridge belong to?
The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crested Partridge?
The Crested Partridge is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crested Partridge?
The crested partridge, also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is the only member of the genus Rollulus....
Where can I report a Crested Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crepar1, or on iNaturalist.
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