About the Madagascar Partridge
The Madagascar partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is widespread across Madagascar. It has been introduced to Réunion and Mauritius.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Margaroperdix madagarensis |
| Species Codes | madpar2, MAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Partridge belong to?
The Madagascar Partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Partridge?
The Madagascar partridge is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is widespread across Madagascar. It has been introduced to Réunion and Mauritius....
Where can I report a Madagascar Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
49
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