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Collared hill partridge
The collared hill partridge is a medium‑sized forest bird native to the mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia.
You can find our male and two females in our Gems of the Jungle exhibit.
Class:
Aves
Order:
Galliformes
Family:
Phasianidae
About the collared hill partridge
This species lives primarily in subtropical and tropical moist forests, often favouring dense undergrowth and montane slopes. Its attractive plumage, including the distinctive collar markings seen in males, allows it to blend seamlessly into the leaf‑littered forest floor. Secretive by nature, collared hill partridges are more often heard than seen with their rising, repetitive calls carrying through forest habitats.
Conservation
The collared hill partridge is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with populations considered generally stable. Across its range in countries such as India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Vietnam, the species faces localised threats from habitat loss, particularly deforestation and degradation of montane forest ecosystems.