Data Zone
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. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Near Threatened | |
| 1988 | Near Threatened |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | low |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 202,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 5.81 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be quite common (del Hoyo et al. 1994). Despite being common, the population is declining slightly owing to habitat degradation (del Hoyo et al. 1994).
Trend justification: Despite being common, the population is declining slightly owing to habitat degradation (del Hoyo et al. 1994).
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (mainland) | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| China (mainland) | Baihe Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Fengtongzhai Qiaoqi |
| China (mainland) | Gongga Shan Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Huanglongsi Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Jiuding Shan Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Jonê |
| China (mainland) | Markam |
| China (mainland) | Tangjiahe Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Wahuishan Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Wanglang Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Wolong Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Xiaozhaizigou Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Yarlung Zangbo Daxiagu Nature Reserve |
| China (mainland) | Yele Nature Reserve |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Temperate | suitable | resident |
| Grassland | Temperate | suitable | resident |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | suitable | resident | |
| Shrubland | Temperate | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 2800 - 4500 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Chestnut-throated Partridge Tetraophasis obscurus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/chestnut-throated-partridge-tetraophasis-obscurus 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.