Bambusicola sonorivox

(Gould, 1863)

Vernacular names

English : Taiwan bamboo-partridge
French : Bambusicole de Taïwan

Classification

Class : Aves
Order : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification

The species grows to 32 cm in length. Wings and back grey with large brown spots on wing feathers. Belly chestnut-beige with reddish-brown spots on flanks. Cheeks, breast and nape grey, dull brown crown, chestnut throat, black bill.

Range and habitat

This species occurs in eastern Asia and is endemic to Taiwan. It has been introduced in Japan but may be extirpated now. Lives in bamboo forests, bushy and grassy areas, to 1000 m.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is locally common in suitable habitat and most of its populations seem to be stable. Locally threatened by habitat destruction.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation