Puyuh gongong jawa
NAMA | NAME
PUYUH-GONGGONG JAWA
CHESTNUT-BELLIED PARTRIDGE
(Arborophila javanica)
TAKSONOMI | TAXONOMY
Kerajaan Animalia
Filum Chordata
Kelas Aves
Ordo Galliformes
Famili Phasianidae
Genus Arborophila
Arborophila javanica, umumnya dikenal sebagai puyuh-gonggong Jawa, adalah spesies burung yang termasuk dalam famili Phasianidae. Dia endemik di Pulau Jawa. Puyuh-gonggong Jawa adalah burung berukuran kecil, berukuran panjang sekitar 25-30 cm. Ia memiliki perut berwarna kastanye yang khas, yang memberinya nama umum. Bagian atas berwarna cokelat tua, dan kepala serta leher berwarna cokelat keabu-abuan dengan garis-garis hitam halus.
Arborophila javanica, commonly known as the chestnut-bellied partridge, is a species of bird belonging to the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to the island of Java. The chestnut-bellied partridge is a small-sized bird, measuring approximately 25-30 cm in length. It has a distinctive chestnut-colored belly, which gives it its common name. The upperparts are dark brown, and the head and neck are grayish-brown with fine black streaks.
DISTRIBUSI DAN HABITAT | DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
Puyuh-gonggong Jawa endemik di pulau Jawa.Spesies puyuh ini terutama ditemukan di semak lebat hutan pegunungan dan dataran rendah. Dia hidup di ketinggian mulai dari permukaan laut hingga sekitar 2.100 m di atas permukaan laut. Biasanya diasosiasikan dengan rumpun bambu dan tepi hutan.
The chestnut-bellied partridge is endemic to the island of Java. This partridge species is primarily found in the dense undergrowth of montane and lowland forests. It inhabits elevations ranging from sea level to around 2,100 m above sea level. It is commonly associated with bamboo thickets and forest edges.
DIET DAN NUTRISI | DIET AND NUTRITION
Arborophila javanica adalah burung yang pemalu dan sukar ditangkap yang lebih suka tinggal di lantai hutan, mencari makan di antara serasah daun dan buah yang jatuh. Makanan utamanya terdiri dari serangga, cacing, dan biji-bijian.
Arborophila javanica is a shy and elusive bird that prefers to remain on the forest floor, foraging for food among leaf litter and fallen fruits. Its diet primarily consists of insects, worms, and seeds.
SIFAT UTAMA DAN FAKTA UNIK | KEY TRAITS AND FUN FACTS
Sedikit yang diketahui tentang perilaku pemuliaan spesies ini. Namun, seperti ayam hutan lainnya, diyakini monogami dan membentuk ikatan berpasangan. Sarangnya biasanya berupa cekungan dangkal di lantai hutan, tersembunyi di bawah tumbuh-tumbuhan. Di Indonesia, puyuh-gonggong Jawa memiliki makna budaya. Dia sering ditampilkan dalam cerita rakyat tradisional dan dianggap sebagai simbol keanekaragaman hayati negara yang kaya. Upaya pelestarian spesies ini berkontribusi pada pelestarian warisan alam Indonesia.
Little is known about the breeding behavior of this species. However, like other partridges, it is believed to be monogamous and forms pair bonds. The nest is typically a shallow depression on the forest floor, concealed under vegetation. In Indonesia, the chestnut-bellied partridge holds cultural significance. It is often featured in traditional folklore and is considered a symbol of the country’s rich biodiversity. Efforts to conserve this species contribute to the preservation of Indonesia’s natural heritage.
STATUS KONSERVASI | CONSERVATION STATUS
Puyuh-gonggong Jawa diklasifikasikan sebagai “Risiko Rendah” pada IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Populasinya menurun karena hilangnya habitat yang disebabkan oleh deforestasi, perluasan pertanian, dan pembangunan infrastruktur. Upaya konservasi diperlukan untuk melindungi habitatnya yang tersisa dan memastikan kelangsungan hidupnya dalam jangka panjang.
The chestnut-bellied partridge is classified as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Its population is declining due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, agriculture expansion, and infrastructure development. Conservation efforts are needed to protect its remaining habitat and ensure its long-term survival.