Breeding biology and novel reproductive behaviour in the Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens)

Coupling Genetic and Species Distribution Models to Examine the Response of the Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) to Late Quaternary Climate

Understanding the historical dynamics of animal species is critical for accurate prediction of their response to climate changes. During the late Quaternary period, Southeast Asia had a larger land area than today due to lower sea levels, and its terrestrial landscape was covered by extensive forests and savanna. To date, however, the distribution fluctuation of vegetation and its impacts on ge...

Defining the Present Range of the Orange-necked Partridge (arborophila Davidi) in Vietnam

The Orange-necked Partridge, Arborophila davidi, is limited to small fragmented patches in southern Vietnam and a small adjacent area in Cambodia. It was first discovered at Bu Kroai, Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam, but not observed again by scientists until three sightings in 1991 on a small isolated hill at c.150–200 m near Dak Lua substation, Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai and Lam Dong provi...

Biology and Reproductive Behaviour of Cyphoderris strepitans

A novel mitochondrial genome of Arborophila and new insight into Arborophila evolutionary history

The lineage of the Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus) was investigated to determine the phylogenetic relationships within Arborophila as the species is centrally distributed within an area covered by the distributions of 22 South-east Asian hill partridge species. The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of A. brunneopectus was determined and compared with four other hill pa...

Effects of housing type and breeding system on the reproductive capacity of the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa).

Current methods of intensive breeding of the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) are based on "industrial" laying practices, including removal and artificial incubation of eggs. These procedures can alter the reproductive behavior and physiology of the birds and, therefore, may not be suitable for use in breeding programs designed to increase wild populations. This study aimed to determine th...