White-Cheeked Partridge Latest News
Recently, a White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis) was rescued near Dehing Patkai National Park.
About White-Cheeked Partridge
- It is a species of partridge in the family Phasianidae.
- Habitat: It inhabits dense undergrowth in primary and secondary evergreen forest; this sometimes includes adjacent areas of scrub, bamboo, grassland and cultivated land.
- In India, the species occurs generally at altitudes below 750 m, but may be found at up to 1,220 m in South-East Asia.
- Distribution: It is found mainly in Northeast India, northern Myanmar, and northeast Bangladesh.
- Lifestyle: It is a terrestrial and non-migrant species.
- Threats: It is principally threatened by habitat loss and persecution.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Near Threatened
Key Facts about Dehing Patkai National Park
- Location: It is located in the state of Assam.
- It is situated at the foothills of Patkai Hill Ranges, on the banks of the River Dehing and adjacent to the Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It is often referred to as the ‘Amazon of the East‘owing to its expanse and thick forest.
- The climate of the region is mostly tropical with an annual rainfall of more than 4,000 mm.
- Vegetation: The park is a deciduous rainforest with semi-evergreen and lush green flora.
- Flora: Hollong, Nahor, Mekai, Paroli, Simul, various orchids, ferns, cane, and bamboo.
- Fauna: Slow loris, pig-tailed macaque, stump-tailed macaque, capped langur, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard, barking deer, Chinese pangolin etc.
Source: NENOW
White-Cheeked Partridge FAQs
Q1: What is the main threat to the White-Cheeked Partridge's survival?
Ans: Habitat loss and hunting
Q2: Where is the White-Cheeked Partridge primarily found?
Ans: Northeast India, northern Myanmar, and northeast Bangladesh
