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Madagascar Partridge
Margaroperdix madagarensis
IUCN Status:Least concern.
Size: Length; 30cm. Weight; 220g.
Habitat and distribution: Forest areas and brushland on the island of Madagascar..
Breeding: Nest on the ground in a tuft of grass. Lay up to 20 eggs.
Diet: Seeds, berries, roots and insects.
- 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.
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