About the Scaly-breasted Partridge
The green-legged partridge, also known as the scaly-breasted partridge or green-legged hill-partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in forest in Indochina, ranging slightly into southernmost China (Yunnan). The Vietnam partridge is now usually considered a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Tropicoperdix chloropus |
| Species Codes | scbpar1, SBPA, GLPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-breasted Partridge belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Partridge (Tropicoperdix chloropus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Scaly-breasted Partridge?
The green-legged partridge, also known as the scaly-breasted partridge or green-legged hill-partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in forest in Indochina, ranging slightly into southernmost China (Yunnan). The Vietnam partridge is now usually considered a subspecies....
Where can I report a Scaly-breasted Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-breasted Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scbpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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