Ferruginous Partridge (Caloperdix oculeus)
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Ferruginous Partridge

Caloperdix oculeus (Temminck, 1815)

27–32 cmLength209 gWeight

The ferruginous partridge (Caloperdix oculeus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

Busiest months: March and December · Most records: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Ferruginous Partridge has been recorded at 32 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bukit TinggiMalaysia219 records
  2. Kaeng Krachan NP – Bird's hideThailand216 records
  3. Bukit Tinggi – Japanese GardenMalaysia150 records
More places
  1. Kaeng Krachan NP – Dab Toon's hideThailand136 records
  2. Kaeng Krachan NPThailand86 records
  3. Kaeng Krachan NP – stream crossings 1–3Thailand43 records
  4. Bukit FraserMalaysia26 records
  5. Kaeng Krachan NP – km 9 vicinityThailand20 records
  6. Bukit Fraser – The GapMalaysia10 records
  7. Paya MagaMalaysia10 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ThailandMalaysiaIndonesia

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 ferruginous partridge (Caloperdix oculeus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It belongs to the monotypical genus Caloperdix. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

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Questions

How big is the Ferruginous Partridge?

The Ferruginous Partridge is about 27–32 cm long and weighs around 209 g.

Where does the Ferruginous Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Myanmar, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Ferruginous Partridge?

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

Is the Ferruginous Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ferruginous Partridge as Near Threatened.

What does the Ferruginous Partridge eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Ferruginous Partridge in?

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

At a glance

Length
27–32 cm
Weight
209 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
142 mm
Tail
59 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
40 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Myanmar, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Caloperdix

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Ferruginous Partridge

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