Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana)
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Chestnut-headed Partridge

Arborophila cambodiana Delacour & Jabouille, 1928

286 gWeight

The chestnut-headed partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Cambodia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Cambodia

Chestnut-headed Partridge has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Phnom AuralCambodia92 records
  2. Bokor NPCambodia67 records
  3. Bokor Hill StationCambodia15 records
More places
  1. Kirirom National ParkCambodia2 records
  2. Kampot fishponds and saltpansCambodia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Cambodia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The chestnut-headed partridge (Arborophila cambodiana) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in highland forest in Cambodia, specifically the Cardamom Mountains. The Siamese partridge, subspecies A. c. diversa, has sometimes been considered as a separate species.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-headed Partridge?

The Chestnut-headed Partridge weighs around 286 g.

Where does the Chestnut-headed Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: southeastern Thailand and southern Cambodia. It is most often recorded in Cambodia.

When is the best time to see the Chestnut-headed Partridge?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Chestnut-headed Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-headed Partridge as Near Threatened.

What does the Chestnut-headed Partridge eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Chestnut-headed Partridge in?

It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Weight
286 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
142 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
39 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: southeastern Thailand and southern Cambodia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Arborophila

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Chestnut-headed Partridge

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