Madagascar Partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis)
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Madagascar Partridge

Margaroperdix madagarensis (Scopoli, 1786)

245 gWeight

The Madagascar partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar, Réunion

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Madagascar Partridge has been recorded at 21 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Le Relais de la Reine/Le Jardin du RoyMadagascar132 records
  2. Ranomafana NPMadagascar20 records
  3. Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar15 records
More places
  1. Andasibe-Mantadia NPMadagascar11 records
  2. PerinetMadagascar6 records
  3. Ranomafana NP – VohipararaMadagascar4 records
  4. Berenty ReserveMadagascar4 records
  5. Andasibe Mantadia National ParkMadagascar4 records
  6. Iaroka ForestMadagascar3 records
  7. Ifaty – spiny forest reservesMadagascar3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MadagascarRéunion

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 Madagascar partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is widespread across Madagascar (except extreme south). It has been introduced to Réunion and Mauritius.

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Questions

How big is the Madagascar Partridge?

The Madagascar Partridge weighs around 245 g.

Where does the Madagascar Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar. It is most often recorded in Madagascar and Réunion.

When is the best time to see the Madagascar Partridge?

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

Is the Madagascar Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Madagascar Partridge as Least Concern.

What does the Madagascar Partridge eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Madagascar Partridge in?

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

At a glance

Weight
245 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
121 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
31 mm

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

Range

Africa: Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Margaroperdix

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Madagascar Partridge

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