Taiwan Hill Partridge
Arborophila crudigularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusArborophila (Hill-Partridges)
- SpeciesArborophila crudigularis (Taiwan Hill Partridge)
About the Taiwan Hill Partridge
The Taiwan partridge or Taiwan hill partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Taiwan, and its natural habitat is broadleaf forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, but at present is categorised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as being of least concern.
Robert Swinhoe described this species in 1864, proposing that it belongs to a new genus, Oreoperdix. The bird had an "ugly raw-looking red patch on the throat". Swinhoe initially thought that the bird was injured, but found that the patch was natural after close examination. The red patch probably exists only in the breeding season. A monotypic species, it is now placed in the genus Arborophila. The specific name crudigularis is from the Latin words for "bleeding" and "throated". A 2015 study suggests that its closest relatives are not in adjacent mainland China, but in south-east Asia, and that they spread along continental shelf areas exposed by lowered sea levels during the ice age.
The Taiwan partridge is about 28 cm (11 in) long. The male weighs about 311 g (11.0 oz), and the female weighs about 212 g (7... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Hill Partridge in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Hill Partridge in Taroko National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Hill Partridge sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 302 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Hill Partridge in Taroko National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Hill Partridge in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.