Crested partridge facts for kids
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The crested partridge is a colorful bird. It is also called the crested wood partridge or roul-roul. This bird belongs to the pheasant family. It is the only type of bird in its group, called Rollulus.
These small partridges live in rainforests. You can find them in places like south Myanmar (Burma), south Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. They build their nests on the ground. They hide their nests under piles of leaves. A female crested partridge usually lays five or six white eggs. The eggs hatch after about 18 days.
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Meet the Crested Partridge
The crested partridge is a round bird. It has a short tail. It is about 25 centimeters (10 inches) long. The male bird is a little bigger than the female. Both male and female birds have a bright red patch of skin around their eyes. They also have red legs. Their legs do not have a spur or a back toe.
What Does a Male Crested Partridge Look Like?
The male crested partridge is very striking. Its back feathers are a shiny metallic green. Its belly feathers are a glossy dark blue. It has brownish patches on its wings. The male has a tall, bright red crest on its head. It also has a white spot on its forehead. Small black bristles are near its beak.
What Does a Female Crested Partridge Look Like?
The female crested partridge is mostly pea-green. Her wing feathers are brown. Her head is slate-grey. She has the same black bristles near her beak as the male. But she does not have the white spot or the red crest. Both male and female birds have a dark beak. Young birds look like duller versions of their parents.
What Sound Do They Make?
The crested partridge has a special call. It makes a sad, whistling sound. It sounds like si-ul.
Life in the Rainforest
Crested partridges usually live alone or in pairs. They use their feet to search for food on the forest floor. They look for fruit, seeds, and small invertebrates like insects.
When something scares them, they usually run away. They are good at running fast. If they need to, they can fly short distances. They have rounded wings that help them fly quickly.
Protecting the Crested Partridge
People are worried about the homes of these birds. Habitat destruction is a big problem. This happens when forests are cut down for logging. However, crested partridges seem to be able to adapt better than some other birds in Southeast Asia.
As of 2021, the crested partridge is listed as a Vulnerable species. This means it might become endangered if we don't protect its home.
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Captive male with two females
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Male at Toronto Zoo
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Male at Toronto Zoo, Canada
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Female at Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
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Egg of Rollulus rouloul - MHNT
