Bamboo partridge

Bamboo partridges
Chinese bamboo partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Galliformes
Family:	Phasianidae
Tribe:	Gallini
Genus:	Bambusicola Gould, 1863
Species
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The bamboo partridges is a genus of birds found in the genus Bambusicola in the Phasianidae family. They are all rated as 'of least concern'. It contains 3 species.

Mountain bamboo partridge, Bambusicola fytchii

This species is rated by the IUCN as 'of least concern'. The population, despite the exact number of birds being unknown, is declining. They are found in grassland and shrubland in Bangladesh, China, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. On a local and national level, they are eaten and kept as pets and are used in displays. There are conservation sites in its range. They are omnivores and eat insects, leaves roots and seeds. They are 35cm tall and weigh between 255 and 400g. They have four to six chicks.

Chinese bamboo partridge, Bambusicola thoracicus

The population is decreasing, though the exact number of birds is unknown, though they are rated 'least concern' on the IUCN red list. This species is native to China, but has been introduced into Japan and the USA as well. They are found in forests, shrubland and grassland. On an international level, they are kept as pets and, on a local and national level, they are eaten. There are conservation sites where it is found.

Taiwan bamboo partridge, Bambusicola sonorivox

This species is of least concern and has a decreasing, though unknown, population. They are found in Taiwan. Both locally and nationally, they are eaten and, on an international scale, they are kept in horticulture, as pets and in displays. There are conservation sites in its range, but they do not appear to occur in them. They are found in forests, shrubland and grassland.