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Painted Spurfowl

Galloperdix lunulata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
29,1 cm
الوزن
255,25 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

حول

A small Phasianidae spurfowl (~255 g) of rocky scrub, dry deciduous forest, and boulder-strewn hillsides across peninsular India. Males are boldly white-spotted on rich chestnut. Well camouflaged among rocks. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Pairs or small groups; calls loudly at dusk. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 29,1 cm 11.5 in
الوزن 255,25 g 9.00 oz

التعرف

الريش

Male black and chestnut with bold white spots on breast and flanks; rufous-chestnut crown; red facial skin. Female brown with white shaft streaks and pale spotting; less vivid markings than male.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to India; resident of dry rocky hills, scrub jungle, and grassland across central and peninsular India.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and small animals in rocky scrub and dry forest of peninsular India.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-5

الصوت

الغناء

Shrill, repetitive 'kik-kik-kik-KEEW' calls; higher-pitched than Red Spurfowl and slightly metallic. Indian rocky hillside species calling from boulders at dawn. Alarm is a rapid cackle.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Galliformes (Gamebirds)
الفصيلة Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Galloperdix
الأنواع Galloperdix lunulata

Distribution

Painted Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Painted Spurfowl eat?
Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and small animals in rocky scrub and dry forest of peninsular India.
Where does the Painted Spurfowl live?
Endemic to India; resident of dry rocky hills, scrub jungle, and grassland across central and peninsular India.
Is the Painted Spurfowl endangered?
The Painted Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Painted Spurfowl nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Painted Spurfowl sound like?
Shrill, repetitive 'kik-kik-kik-KEEW' calls; higher-pitched than Red Spurfowl and slightly metallic. Indian rocky hillside species calling from boulders at dawn. Alarm is a rapid cackle.
How big is the Painted Spurfowl?
The Painted Spurfowl has a wingspan of 29.1 cm, weight of 255.25 g.
What order and family does the Painted Spurfowl belong to?
The Painted Spurfowl (Galloperdix lunulata) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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