Birds Of Japan 011:The Chinese bamboo partridge-日本の野鳥011:コジュケイ

Birds Of Japan 011:The Chinese bamboo partridge-日本の野鳥011:コジュケイ野鳥図鑑野鳥写真 Japan Birds Encyclopedia Bird Watching Wild Life Photography Avian diversity

The Chinese bamboo partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus) is a small Galliform bird. It is one of three species in the genus Bambusicola, along with the mountain bamboo partridge of the Himalayas, and the Taiwan bamboo partridge of Taiwan. Chinese bamboo partridge is a monotypic species.The Chinese bamboo partridge, scientifically known as Bambusicola thoracicus, is a species of bird that belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae. The Chinese bamboo partridge is a small-sized bird, measuring about 26 to 28 centimeters (10 to 11 inches) in length. It has a plump body and a relatively short tail. The plumage of the male and female differs. Males have a reddish-brown head, neck, and breast, with a distinctive white patch on the throat. The back and wings are olive-brown with dark barring. Females, on the other hand, have a brown head and breast, and their overall plumage is more subdued.

Chinese Bamboo Partridge コジュケイ

The Chinese Bamboo Partridge is a small, ground-dwelling bird found in wooded hills, bamboo groves, thickets, farmland edges, and scrubby areas in parts of Japan. It has warm brown plumage, a grayish face, chestnut tones, and bold black-and-white markings on the face and throat, giving it a very distinctive appearance.

Usually shy and more often heard than seen, this bird spends much of its time walking on the ground while searching for seeds, shoots, berries, and small insects. Its loud, repeated calls often echo from dense vegetation, especially in the morning and evening.