LC
Bar-backed Partridge Arborophila brunneopectus



Taxonomy

Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
del Hoyo, J.; Collar, N. J.; Christie, D. A.; Elliott, A.; Fishpool, L. D. C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International.

IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable
- - -

Red List history
Year Category Criteria
2016 Least Concern
2012 Least Concern
2009 Least Concern
2008 Least Concern
2004 Least Concern
2000 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1994 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern
Species attributes

Migratory status not a migrant Forest dependency high
Land-mass type Average mass -
Range

Estimate Data quality
Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) 964,000 km2
Severely fragmented? no -
Population
Estimate Data quality Derivation Year of estimate
Population size unknown - - -
Population trend decreasing - suspected -
Generation length 5.4 years - - -

Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as uncommon or localised throughout its range (Madge and McGowan 2002).

Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction and unsustainable levels of hunting.


Country/territory distribution
Country/Territory Presence Origin Resident Breeding visitor Non-breeding visitor Passage migrant
Cambodia extant native yes
China (mainland) extant native yes
Laos extant native yes
Myanmar extant native yes
Thailand extant native yes
Vietnam extant native yes

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Country/Territory IBA Name
Laos Dakchung Plateau
Laos Dong Ampham
Laos Eastern Bolikhamxay Mountains
Laos Hin Namno
Laos Nakai Plateau
Laos Nakai-Nam Theun
Laos Nam Et
Laos Nam Ha
Laos Nam Xam
Laos Phou Ahyon
Laos Phou Dendin
Laos Phou Loeuy
Laos Upper Xe Bangfai
Laos Upper Xe Kaman
Laos Xe Sap
Thailand Doi Chiang Dao
Thailand Huai Kha Khaeng
Thailand Kaeng Krachan
Thailand Khao Laem
Thailand Mae Wong
Thailand Thung Yai - Naresuan
Vietnam Bach Ma
Vietnam Ban Thi - Xuan Lac
Vietnam Chu Yang Sin
Vietnam Cuc Phuong
Vietnam Dakrong
Vietnam Ke Bang
Vietnam Ke Go
Vietnam Khe Net
Vietnam Kon Cha Rang
Vietnam Kon Ka Kinh
Vietnam Phong Dien
Vietnam Phong Nha
Vietnam Pu Mat
Vietnam Sinh Long
Vietnam Tam Dao
Vietnam Vu Quang

Habitats & altitude
Habitat (level 1) Habitat (level 2) Importance Occurrence
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland major resident
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane suitable resident
Altitude 0 - 1800 m Occasional altitudinal limits  

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Bar-backed Partridge Arborophila brunneopectus. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/bar-backed-partridge-arborophila-brunneopectus on 23/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/11/2024.