Chinese bamboo partridge

Chinese bamboo partridge
Bambusicola thoracica, Temminck, 1815

It is very difficult to determine sex in bamboo partridges. The only characteristic trait of males are visible spurs on their legs. This species is attracted to mountainous areas covered with dense grass, where it builds nests on the ground. In winter, Chinese bamboo partridges gather in groups counting up to several dozen birds.
Distribution: southern and central China, Taiwan

male / female
body length: 30–32 cm
wing length: ca. 46 cm
body mass: 0,2–0,34 kg