Erckel's Spurfowl
Pternistis erckelii
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One of the largest Phasianidae spurfowl (~1.26 kg), native to montane scrub and woodland in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and northern Somalia; introduced to Hawaii. Brown and white-streaked with a chestnut crown. Territorial; calls loudly at dawn. Feeds on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 42,0 cm | 16.5 in |
| الوزن | 1258,6666666666667 g | 44.40 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Large spurfowl; dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; chestnut crown distinctive; red facial skin; red-orange legs; no bare neck skin. Sexes similar; NE Africa.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Resident of rocky highland scrub, montane grassland, and Afroalpine habitat in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and adjacent Sudan, at 1,500–3,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, grain, invertebrates, and plant matter in Ethiopian highland scrub, farmland, and grassland.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
4-10
الصوت
الغناء
Very loud, deep 'KAK-kak-kak-KAAK' calls; largest spurfowl with powerful, resonant voice. E African highland species. Alarm is loud explosive cackle. Male calls carry 500+ m in forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| الفصيلة | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| الأنواع | Pternistis erckelii |
Distribution
Erckel's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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