About Caloperdix oculeus (Temminck, 1815)
This species, commonly called the ferruginous partridge, has the scientific name Caloperdix oculeus (Temminck, 1815).
Description: Adult ferruginous partridges measure 27 to 32 cm (11–13 inches) in total length, and weigh between 191 and 230 grams (6.7–8.1 ounces). Their plumage is highly distinctive: the head, breast, and belly are rufous. The upper back, sides of the breast, and flanks are black with a white scaled pattern. The wings are brown and marked with black spots, and the remaining section of the back is black with a rufous scaled pattern. The sexes are similar in appearance, with one key difference: males have two spurs, while females only have one.
Distribution and habitat: The ferruginous partridge occupies a range starting in southern Myanmar, extending through the Kra Isthmus into the Malay Peninsula, and also occurs on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It can live in multiple habitat types, including tropical dry forest, tropical moist lowland forest, secondary scrub, and secondary bamboo growth. It occurs from sea level up to an elevation of 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
