Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge
Tropicoperdix charltonii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusTropicoperdix
- SpeciesTropicoperdix charltonii (Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge)
About the Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge
The chestnut-necklaced partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in forests in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as vulnerable.
This species was described by Thomas Campbell Eyton as Perdix Charltonii in 1845. The IOC World Bird List recognises the subspecies T. c. charltonii found in the Malay Peninsula, T. c. atjenensis in Sumatra. Some authorities have considered the green-legged partridge (A. chloropus) to be conspecific with this species. The Sabah partridge (T. graydoni) was also previously considered conspecific.
The chestnut-necklaced partridge is 26–32 cm (10–13 in) long. The male weighs about 290 g (10 oz) and the female weighs about 250 g (8.8 oz). The crown and nape are brown, with dark speckles. The whitish supercilium, throat and neck have brown streaks. The upper breast is chestnut, with a blackish collar above it. The lower breast is brown, and the belly and flanks are buff. There are dark scales on the lower breast and flanks. The upperparts are brown, finely marked... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 433 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
March has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-necklaced Hill Partridge in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.