Mountain bamboo partridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain bamboo partridge |
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| Adult male at Smithsonian National Zoo, Washington, USA | |
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| Female at Khonoma, Nagaland, India | |
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Bambusicola
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fytchii
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The mountain bamboo partridge (Bambusicola fytchii) is a type of bird. It belongs to the Phasianidae family, which includes pheasants and quails. This bird lives in parts of Asia. You can find it in countries like Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Tibet region.
This bird was named after a person called Major-General Albert Fytche.
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About the Mountain Bamboo Partridge
What They Look Like
Mountain bamboo partridges have feathers that are a mix of brown, cream, and grey colors. They have special black and white stripes around their eyes. Their chest and belly are light-colored with small brown spots.
Where They Live
These partridges like to live near water. They prefer areas with bamboo forests, tall grassy fields, or forests that have been changed by people but still have bamboo. They usually stay hidden under bushes during the day. In the early morning and late evening, they come out to find food. If they feel unsafe, they will fly away quickly and then hide again.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
Mountain bamboo partridges lay their eggs during the summer. This usually happens between March and September. Their nest is a simple dip in the ground. They line it with grass to make it cozy.
The female bird sits on the eggs to keep them warm. This is called incubation. It takes about 18 to 19 days for the eggs to hatch. While the female is busy, the male stays nearby. He brings food for her and, later, for the baby chicks once they hatch.
What They Eat
The mountain bamboo partridge mainly eats young, soft bamboo shoots. They also enjoy fresh, young leaves. But their diet is quite varied! They also eat many different kinds of seeds, berries, and other plant shoots. Sometimes, they will also eat small invertebrates like insects.
Their Status
The mountain bamboo partridge is quite common in the places where it lives. However, it seems that their numbers are slowly going down. Some of their homes are being cleared to make space for agriculture (farming). Even so, these birds have sometimes been seen living on farmland. There is also some evidence that people hunt them in certain areas.
