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Arborophila

(Genus)

Overview

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Arborophila is a genus of bird in the Phasianidae family.1] It is a very diverse genus, having the second most members within the Galliformes after Francolinus. These are fairly small, often brightly marked partridges found in forests of eastern and southern Asia.[1] Some species in this genus have small ranges, and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Species

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While most species in this genus are highly distinctive and their taxonomic treatment is settled, there are three complexes where the species limits have not been entirely resolved and to various degrees are disputed: A. orientalis?sumatrana?campbelli?rolli complex, A. cambodiana complex, and A. chloropus?merlini?charltonii complex.[1] A. torqueola is always called the Hill Partridge or Common Hill-partridge, but in all other species "Hill" is often disregarded (for example, A. rufipectus is variously known as the Sichuan Hill-partridge or Sichuan Partridge).

Some species in this genus have small ranges, and are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Species

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While most species in this g enus are highly distinctive and their taxonomic treatment is settled, there are three complexes where the species limits have not been entirely resolved and to various degrees are disputed: A. orientalis?sumatrana?campbelli?rolli complex, A. cambodiana complex, and A. chloropus?merlini?charltonii complex.[1] A. torqueola is always called the Hill Partridge or Common Hill-partridge, but in all other species "Hill" is often disregarded (for example, A. rufipectus is variously known as the Sichuan Hill-partridge or Sichuan Partridge).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Madge, Steve; McGowan, Phil (2002). Pheasants, Partridges & Grouse. London: Christopher Helm. p. 10. ISBN 0713639660. 

Taxonomy

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The Genus Arborophila is further organized into finer groupings including:

References

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  1. ^ a b c Madge, Steve; McGowan, Phil (2002). Pheasants, Partridges & Grouse. London: Christopher Helm. p. 10. ISBN 0713639660. 

Sources

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 14:02:11