Mountain Bamboo-Partridge

Bambusicola fytchii

Least Concern

The Mountain Bamboo-Partridge is a ground-dwelling gamebird of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, and montane habitats. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Mountain Bamboo-Partridge Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, and montane habitats

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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