Crested Wood-partridge

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Physical Description

Crested wood-partridges are a dimorphic species, meaning males and females differ in appearance. Males have blueish-purple feathers, as well as a large, red crest on their head. Females have green feathers and lack a crest. These birds can live in groups of up to 15 individuals. Parents feed their chicks for the first week, after which chicks begin to forage for their own food.

Interesting Fact 1

Crested wood-partridges use their feet to probe for insects, seeds, and fruit on the forest floor.

Interesting Fact 2

Parents sometimes split newborns into two groups, with the male and female each caring exlusively for half the clutch.

Interesting Fact 3

Breeding pairs dig tunnel-like nests on the forest floor.