Crested Partridge - Burung Siul ( Record shot ) Lifer

Burung Siul
Crested Partridge
Rollulus rouloul
Loc: Pahang

Kagum pertama kali dapat saksikan secara `live' burung ini. Gambar akhir yang aku dapat saksikan burung ini adalah stem keluaran Pos Malaysia sekitar tahun 70an. Burung ini merayap diatas tanah dicelah dan rimbunan pokok pokok renik. Amat sukar bagi aku untuk mengambil fotonya ketika itu kerana burung ini terlalu sensitif walaupun ianya nampak macam jinak. Masa juga terlalu singkat untuk aku mengambil gambar seterusnya. 

The Crested Partridge (Rollulus rouloul), also known as the Roul-roul, is a striking gamebird native to the lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is the only member of the genus Rollulus and is known for its vibrant plumage and unique behaviors.

Physical Description

• Male: Metallic green body with glossy dark blue underparts, a tall red crest, and a white forehead spot. It has a scarlet patch of bare skin around the eye and red legs.
• Female: Pea-green body with brown wing coverts, a slate-grey head, and bristles but no crest or forehead spot.
• Size: About 25 cm (9.8 in) in length, with males slightly larger than females.
• Wings: Short and rounded, adapted for quick bursts of flight but primarily used for running.

Behavior & Ecology

• Diet: Feeds on fruit, seeds, and invertebrates, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal within the rainforest.
• Nesting: Builds a ground scrape nest lined with leaves, hidden under leaf litter. The female lays five to six white eggs, incubated for 18 days.
• Parental Care: Unlike most galliform birds, both parents feed the chicks bill-to-bill, and the young roost in the nest while small.
• Social Structure: Often seen singly or in pairs, using their feet to probe the forest floor for food.

Conservation Status

The Crested Partridge is classified as Vulnerable due to habitat destruction.