Chinese Bamboo-Partridge
Chinese Bamboo-Partridge
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This small, plump partridge is endemic to eastern and southern China, inhabiting bamboo thickets and dense undergrowth. It is renowned for its distinctive and frequently heard calls.
Where to spot
Endemic to eastern, central, and southern China, often found in bamboo thickets, shrubland, and forest edges, particularly in hilly areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, often a repeated 'chi-ko-ko-ko-kwee' or 'go-get-your-rice!', which are the primary way to locate these shy birds in their dense habitats.
When to spot
They are most active and vocal in the early morning and late afternoon, making these periods ideal for observation.
Where to spot
Endemic to eastern, central, and southern China, often found in bamboo thickets, shrubland, and forest edges, particularly in hilly areas.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, often a repeated 'chi-ko-ko-ko-kwee' or 'go-get-your-rice!', which are the primary way to locate these shy birds in their dense habitats.
When to spot
They are most active and vocal in the early morning and late afternoon, making these periods ideal for observation.
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The Chinese Bamboo Partridge is a popular game bird in some areas and has been introduced to other regions, including Japan, for this purpose, leading to established populations outside its native range.
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