Red-breasted Hill Partridge
Arborophila hyperythra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusArborophila (Hill-Partridges)
- SpeciesArborophila hyperythra (Red-breasted Hill Partridge)
About the Red-breasted Hill Partridge
The red-breasted partridge (Arborophila hyperythra), also known as the Bornean hill-partridge, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to hill and montane forest in Borneo, preferring bamboos and thickets. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as a least-concern species.
Richard Bowdler Sharpe described this species as Bambusicola hyperythra in 1879, from specimens collected in northwestern Borneo by William Hood Treacher, who was Acting Governor of Labuan at that time. In 1890, Sharpe described the population on Mount Kinabalu as Bambusicola erythrophrys. It was formerly considered a subspecies, but it has been suggested that the brighter plumage on the face is due to age differences. The species is currently considered monotypic.
The red-breasted partridge is about 27 cm (11 in) long and weighs about 270 g (9.5 oz). The crown and nape are blackish, with brown spots. There is a grey or rufous supercilium, and a blackish-brown band goes through the eye. The cheeks and throat are rufous. The breast is bright chestnut, sometimes browner, and the belly is whitish. The flanks are black and white... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-breasted Hill Partridge in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-breasted Hill Partridge in Kinabalu Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Red-breasted Hill Partridge sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 545 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-breasted Hill Partridge in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Red-breasted Hill Partridge in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.