Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
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Udzungwa Forest Partridge

Xenoperdix udzungwensis Dinesen, Lehmberg, Svendsen, Hansen & Fjeldså, 1994

225 gWeight

The Udzungwa forest partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis), also known as the Udzungwa partridge, is a small, approximately 29 centimetres (11 in) long, boldly barred, brownish partridge with rufous face, grey underparts, olive-brown crown and upperparts.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Udzungwa forest partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis), also known as the Udzungwa partridge, is a small, approximately 29 centimetres (11 in) long, boldly barred, brownish partridge with rufous face, grey underparts, olive-brown crown and upperparts. It has a red bill, brown iris and yellow legs. The sexes are similar.

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Questions

How big is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge?

The Udzungwa Forest Partridge weighs around 225 g.

Where does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southern Tanzania.

Is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Udzungwa Forest Partridge as Endangered.

What does the Udzungwa Forest Partridge eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Udzungwa Forest Partridge in?

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

At a glance

Weight
225 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
144 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
38 mm

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

Range

Africa: southern Tanzania

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Xenoperdix

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Udzungwa Forest Partridge

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