Green-legged Partridge

Tropicoperdix chloropus

This tenacious ground-dweller from Southeast Asia's dense forests combines olive-brown plumage with its signature bright green legs.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Green-legged Partridge is a medium-sized ground bird with distinctive brown and buff plumage. Its upperparts are rich brown, while the underparts are buff with black scalloping, creating a scaly appearance. The head features a rufous crown and white throat.

Both sexes look similar, with no significant seasonal plumage changes. Juveniles resemble adults but have less defined scalloping on their underparts and duller overall colouration.

Size

Length

28cm to 30cm

Wingspan

40cm to 45cm

Weight

250g to 350g

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Brown Buff

Secondary Colour

Black White

Beak Colour

Grey

Leg Colour

Green

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Green-legged Partridge can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Green-legged Partridge can be found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Green-legged Partridge is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Green-legged Partridges inhabit tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, preferring areas with dense undergrowth. They are found in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.

These birds are year-round residents in their range, showing no significant seasonal movements.

Elevation Range

Up to 1,400 meters

Climate zones

Tropical, Subtropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Green-legged Partridge. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons