Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge

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Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (<em>Tetraophasis obscurus</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasan…

Overview

Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge (Tetraophasis obscurus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tetraophasis; binomial: Tetraophasis obscurus; authority: (Verreaux, J, 1869).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Tetraophasis obscurus from Verreaux's Monal-Partridge to Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge to align with other major world bird lists.

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