Roul roul Partridge

Habitat
Found on the forest floor of evergreen, dense lowland primary forests.
Wild Diet
Fruits, seeds, large beetles, wood ants and snails.
Behaviour
Roul roul partridges live on the forest floor and spend the majority of their day foraging for food in groups as large as 40 individuals. They will often follow wild pigs through the forests, feeding on the pig's leftovers such as half eaten fruit. They will also use their feet to scratch for food under the leaf litter.
Breeding
The birds mate for life. During the breeding season the birds will make a dome shaped nest in which to lay their eggs. The female bird is completely hidden when inside the nest, which is great protection for the eggs from predators, which the male bird will watch out for whilst the female incubates the eggs.
Threats
Under threat from lowland deforestation throughout its range.
Conservation
Present in several protected areas in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
INFORMATION
- Latin Name: Rollulus rouloul
- Class: Birds
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Phasianidae
- Conservation Status: Near Threatened



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