Grey-breasted partridge
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Genus: | Arborophila |
| Species: | A. orientalis
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| Arborophila orientalis (Horsfield, 1821)
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The grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.
It is endemic to highland forest in eastern Java, Indonesia.
Measuring 28 cm (11 in), this species is a stocky, short-legged bird. Its mostly grey plumage is barred on the lower back and tail. It has a black crown and nape, and conspicuous white forehead, cheeks and throat. Bare skin around the eyes is red. The bill is black and the legs are red.[2]
Some authorities include the Malayan, Roll's and Sumatran partridges as subspecies of the grey-breasted partridge.
The grey-breasted partridge is threatened by habitat loss.
References[edit]
- ^ BirdLife International (2017). "Arborophila orientalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22679038A112384502. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T22679038A112384502.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ BirdLife species factsheet for Arborophila orientalis
External links[edit]
- "Arborophila orientalis". Avibase.
- "Grey-breasted hill-partridge media". Internet Bird Collection.
- Interactive range map of Arborophila orientalis at IUCN Red List maps
- Audio recordings of Grey-breasted partridge on Xeno-canto.
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