Grey-breasted Partridge (Arborophila orientalis)
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Grey-breasted Partridge

Arborophila orientalis (Horsfield, 1821)

336 gWeight

The grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.

Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Indonesia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ijen – main roadIndonesia152 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 grey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis), also known as the white-faced hill partridge, or Horsfield's hill partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-breasted Partridge?

The Grey-breasted Partridge weighs around 336 g.

Where does the Grey-breasted Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane eastern Java. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Grey-breasted Partridge?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-breasted Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-breasted Partridge as Vulnerable.

What does the Grey-breasted Partridge eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Grey-breasted Partridge in?

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

At a glance

Weight
336 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
142 mm
Tail
50 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
43 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane eastern Java

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Arborophila

Other birds in the genus Arborophila

Hill PartridgeHill PartridgeArborophila torqueolaSichuan PartridgeSichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectusChestnut-breasted PartridgeChestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandelliiWhite-necklaced PartridgeWhite-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingicaRufous-throated PartridgeRufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularisRed-billed PartridgeRed-billed PartridgeArborophila rubrirostrisChestnut-headed PartridgeChestnut-headed PartridgeArborophila cambodianaHainan PartridgeHainan PartridgeArborophila ardensTaiwan PartridgeTaiwan PartridgeArborophila crudigularisWhite-cheeked PartridgeWhite-cheeked PartridgeArborophila atrogularisBar-backed PartridgeBar-backed PartridgeArborophila brunneopectusOrange-necked PartridgeOrange-necked PartridgeArborophila davidi
Grey-breasted Partridge

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