Size: Length; 65cm. Weight; 1115g.

Habitat and distribution: Vietnam. Level and gently sloping terrain, evergreen forest.

Breeding: Lay up to 7 eggs which are incubated by the female for 22 days.

Diet: Seeds, fallen fruit, berries and insects.

• Once thought to be extinct, in 1996 this species was rediscovered and there are now estimated to be up to a thousand individuals in the wild.
• The Vietnam War had a large impact on the wild population, and in 1960 a studbook for the species was started. This species has been managed so well in captivity that the captive population now out-numbers the wild population.
• This is one of the 155 species which form the Phasianidae family (pheasants and partridges).
• The Red Junglefowl, another pheasant species, is the ancestor of the domestic chicken.
• The Grey Partridge is the only pheasant species that occurs naturally in Great Britain.
• Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant, Indian Peafowl and Red-legged Partridge were all introduced into this country for sport and the dinner plate.
• Females are generally less colourful than males; this offers the female camouflage whilst incubating eggs.
• Male plumage is much more colourful, and used in display to attract females.