Crested wood partridge facts
- These adorably round birds are sexually dimorphic, with males having glossy blue feathers and a red crest, and females having mostly green feathers.
- Parents feed their chicks directly beak to beak in an act of nurturing parenting.
- Crested wood partridges use their feet to dig for food amongst the leaves and soil on the forest floor. Some individuals have been observed following wild pigs and monkeys to feed on the food scraps they leave behind.
- These small birds are preyed on by a wide variety of predators including clouded leopards, civets, snakes, and even larger birds!
- Crested wood partridges build an igloo-like domed structure made of leaves in which they lay their eggs.
Male (left) and female (right) crested wood partridges
What do crested wood partridges eat?
Fruit, berries, seeds and insects.
Crested wood partridge habitat
Tropical forests in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
What threats do crested wood partridges face?
Habitat loss due to logging, development and agriculture. You can help to protect these beautiful birds and other rainforest dwelling animals by looking out for the FSC logo on wood, paper and cardboard products, and the RSPO logo on products containing palm oil.
Where can I find crested wood partridges at London Zoo?
You can find the crested wood partridges in the Blackburn Pavilion walkthrough in the Zoo's Orange Zone.
