Factfile
Where they live
Found across Asia, from the Himalayas to North Vietnam
Habitat
Tropical or subtropical lowlands and montane forests.
Size
25-30cm
Weight
253g
Lifespan
8-10 years old
Threats
Habitat loss, hunted by humans
Did you know...
- Also known as the ‘white-necklace partridge’ and ‘Rickett’s hill-partridge’
- They make small ball shaped nests of grasses and leaves
More about partridges...
The collared hill partridge is found in the undergrowth during the day and at night they roost in trees. They a have diet of small insects, berries and seeds. The territorial call is a repeated whistle that are mostly heard in the early morning and evening. Breeding season ranges from April to May, after which a female will lay a clutch of five to seven eggs.
This species is threatened mainly due to the continuing loss and fragmentation of its habitat, as a result of the demands for agricultural land and timber.
