Image via Macaulay Library
Buff-throated Monal-Partridge
- Scientific name
- Tetraophasis szechenyii
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Buff-throated Monal-Partridge was first described by the Hungarian explorer Count Béla Széchenyi, for whom the species is named, during his expedition through western China in the late 19th century. As a member of the Phasianidae family, this bird is endemic to the high-altitude mountainous regions of the eastern Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, where it has evolved to thrive in alpine scrub and rhododendron thickets.
The physical design of the species is defined by a notable adaptation to its rugged, vertical environment. Its rounded wings provide the necessary lift for short, maneuvering flights across steep terrain, while the distinctive pointed tail acts as a stabilizer during its frequent movements along rocky scree slopes. Its camouflage-heavy plumage allows it to blend seamlessly into the lichen-covered stones and high-altitude vegetation of its native habitat.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Buff-throated Monal-Partridge
Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Buff-throated Monal-Partridge on collecto.rs?
Buff-throated Monal-Partridge doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Buff-throated Monal-Partridge?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Buff-throated Monal-Partridge catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Buff-throated Monal-Partridge is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
