Habitat
Evergreen forest in lowlands and foothills, particularly hills covered with non-thorny bamboo, tall scrub, bamboo, Acacia, logged evergreen and semi-evergreen forest plantations, perhaps preferring bamboo-covered slopes with a thick leaf-litter layer. From 120 - 600 m.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat loss and degradation through commercial logging, unofficial timber collection and clearance of land for cultivation (including cashew nut, cassava, rubber and other crop plantations), compounded by high hunting levels across its restricted range are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Territorial call is an accelerating series of 'prruu' notes, running into rapid series of up to 70 'pwi' notes. Also, a very rapid 'tututututututututututu' (up to 60 notes). Partner often accompanies with a slower, stressed 'tchew-tchew-tchew-tchew'. Weak, airy 'pher' or 'phu' notes when agitated.
Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) [XC499393]
by Mark Smiles from Gia Canh, \u0110\u1ecbnh Qu\u00e1n, \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai, Vietnam (call)
Orange-necked Partridge (Arborophila davidi) [XC97840]
by Frank Lambert from Seima Biodiversity Conservation Area - trails behind HQ, Cambodia (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Recalls Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus), but differs primarily by broader black band through eye, black gorget, orange neck flush, broader supercilium behind eye, grey on underparts and larger black flank markings.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet