About the Udzungwa Partridge
The Udzungwa forest partridge, also known as the Udzungwa partridge, is a small, approximately 29 centimetres (11 in) long, boldly barred, brownish partridge with rufous face, grey underparts, olive-brown crown and upperparts. It has a red bill, brown iris and yellow legs. The sexes are similar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Xenoperdix udzungwensis |
| Species Codes | udzpar1, UFPA, UDFP, UDPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Udzungwa Partridge belong to?
The Udzungwa Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Udzungwa Partridge?
The Udzungwa Partridge is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Udzungwa Partridge?
The Udzungwa forest partridge, also known as the Udzungwa partridge, is a small, approximately 29 centimetres (11 in) long, boldly barred, brownish partridge with rufous face, grey underparts, olive-brown crown and upperparts. It has a red bill, brown iris and yellow legs. The sexes are similar....
Where can I report a Udzungwa Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Udzungwa Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code udzpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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