Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii)
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Chestnut-necklaced Partridge

Tropicoperdix charltonii (Eyton, 1845)

26–32 cmLength269 gWeight

The chestnut-necklaced partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Malaysia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Chestnut-necklaced Partridge has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bukit Wang Recreational ForestMalaysia88 records
  2. Pedu LakeMalaysia56 records
  3. Earth Lodge, Ulu MudaMalaysia40 records
More places
  1. Taman Negara NP – Kuala Trenggan to Kumbang hideMalaysia1 record
  2. Sungai Sedim Recreational ForestMalaysia1 record
  3. Taman Negara NPMalaysia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia

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-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.

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Questions

How big is the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge?

The Chestnut-necklaced Partridge is about 26–32 cm long and weighs around 269 g.

Where does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra. It is most often recorded in Malaysia.

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

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

Is the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge as Vulnerable.

What does the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Chestnut-necklaced Partridge in?

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

At a glance

Length
26–32 cm
Weight
269 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
160 mm
Tail
60 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
41 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Tropicoperdix

Other birds in the genus Tropicoperdix

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Chestnut-necklaced Partridge

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