Orange-necked Hill Partridge
Arborophila davidi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusArborophila (Hill-Partridges)
- SpeciesArborophila davidi (Orange-necked Hill Partridge)
About the Orange-necked Hill Partridge
The orange-necked partridge (Arborophila davidi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in eastern Cambodia and southern Vietnam. Its habitats are lowland forests, shrubland, and plantations. It was described in 1927 and rediscovered in 1991. It is threatened by habitat loss, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a near-threatened species.
This species was described by Jean Théodore Delacour in 1927. The specific name is derived from André David-Beaulieu, a French colonial administrator who collected the type specimen earlier in 1927. There are no subspecies.
The orange-necked partridge is about 27 cm (11 in) long and weighs about 241 g (8.5 oz). The forehead and crown are dusky, and the nape is mottled brown. A black band extends from the beak to the sides of the neck, and a whitish band extends from the eye to the neck-sides, becoming orange. There is also a black breast-band. The chin is pale buff, and the throat is rusty-orange. The breast is olive-brown, and the belly is greyish and whitish. The flanks have black and white scallops. The back and rump are olive-brown, with dark brown... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Orange-necked Hill Partridge in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Orange-necked Hill Partridge in Cat Tien National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Orange-necked Hill Partridge sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 107 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Orange-necked Hill Partridge in Cat Tien National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Orange-necked Hill Partridge in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.