These birds had chestnut only on the upper chest with the rest of the underparts quite dull. This is a feature of the southern race A. c. peninsularis. The more northerly nominate race is said to be rich orange-buff below.
Canon S3 IS
Scaly-breasted Partridge (Arborophila chloropus peninsularis) - 16 January 2013. Lung Sin hide, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. Photo © 2013 Joseph Morlan
These birds had chestnut only on the upper chest with the rest of the underparts quite dull. This is a feature of the southern race A. c. peninsularis. The more northerly nominate race is said to be rich orange-buff below. Canon S3 IS |