Grey-breasted partridge

Arborophila orientalis

The grey-breasted partridge, 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 the eastern salient of Java, Indonesia.
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Appearance

Measuring 28 cm, 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.

Naming

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.

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Status: Vulnerable
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPhasianidae
GenusArborophila
SpeciesA. orientalis
Photographed in
Indonesia