Population
Estimated population is 20,000 - 49,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status NR
Habitat destruction through logging and small-scale forest encroachment are minor threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Forms groups of 5 - 6, although up to 30 individuals have been observed together.
Food
Includes ants, termites and other invertebrates.
Voice
Said to recall Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus), which gives a rapid series of loud 'brr' notes, leading up to separate series of 'wi-wu' couplets (with stressed first note).
Siamese Partridge (Arborophila diversa) [XC270505]
by Ingkayut Sa-ar from Khao Soi Dao Tai, Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Tambon Thap Sai, Amphoe Pong Nam Ron, Chang Wat Chanthaburi, Thailand (song)
Siamese Partridge (Arborophila diversa) [XC343655]
by Philip Round from Khao Soi Dao Tai, Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Tambon Thap Sai, Amphoe Pong Nam Ron, Chang Wat Chanthaburi, Thailand (call, song)
Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Chestnut-headed Partridge (Arborophila cambodiana).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Nothing within its range, but the extralimital Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus) has similar upperparts but is typically less heavily marked with black.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet