
Malayan Partridge
Arborophila campbelli (Robinson, 1904)
28 cmLength336 gWeight
The Malaysian partridge (Arborophila campbelli), also known as the Malayan partridge, Malay partridge, Malay hill partridge or Campbell's partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia
Where and when it's recorded
Malayan Partridge has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bukit FraserMalaysia537 records
- Bukit Fraser – Jalan RichmondMalaysia218 records
- Bukit Fraser – Telekom LoopMalaysia56 records
More places
- Bukit Fraser – Bishop TrailMalaysia55 records
- Bukit Fraser – Mager TrailMalaysia40 records
- Fraser's HillMalaysia30 records
- Bukit Fraser – Jalan Lady GuillemardMalaysia29 records
- Bukit LarutMalaysia17 records
- Cameron HighlandsMalaysia16 records
- Bukit Fraser – Road from Gap to Bukit FraserMalaysia15 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Malaysian partridge (Arborophila campbelli), also known as the Malayan partridge, Malay partridge, Malay hill partridge or Campbell's partridge, is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is occasionally classified as a subspecies of the gray-breasted partridge, although most sources classify it as a separate monotypic species. It is relatively reclusive, and is found throughout highland forest habitats in Peninsular Malaysia.
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Questions
How big is the Malayan Partridge?
The Malayan Partridge is about 28 cm long and weighs around 336 g.
Where does the Malayan Partridge live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Malay Peninsula. It is most often recorded in Malaysia.
When is the best time to see the Malayan Partridge?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Malayan Partridge endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Malayan Partridge as Least Concern.
What does the Malayan Partridge eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Malayan Partridge in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 28 cm
- Weight
- 336 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 130 mm
- Tail
- 52 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 40 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane Malay Peninsula
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Arborophila
Other birds in the genus Arborophila
Hill PartridgeArborophila torqueola
Sichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectus
Chestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandellii
White-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingica
Rufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularis
Red-billed PartridgeArborophila rubrirostris
Chestnut-headed PartridgeArborophila cambodiana
Hainan PartridgeArborophila ardens
Taiwan PartridgeArborophila crudigularis
White-cheeked PartridgeArborophila atrogularis
Bar-backed PartridgeArborophila brunneopectus
Orange-necked PartridgeArborophila davidi
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In other languages
- EnglishMalayan Partridge
- 简体中文马来山鹧鸪
- 繁體中文馬來山鷓鴣
- 日本語マレーシアミヤマテッケイ
- DeutschMalaienbuschwachtel
- FrançaisTorquéole de Campbell
- EspañolArborófila de Malasia
- Portuguêsperdiz-de-malaca
- ItalianoPernice di Campbell
- NederlandsMaleise Bospatrijs
- РусскийМалайская лесная куропатка
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