Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Galloperdix bicalcarata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="galloperdix-bicalcarata"></birdfyi-bird>The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30 cm and a weight of 298 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small, endemic Phasianidae spurfowl (~298 g) restricted to forests and forest edges of Sri Lanka. Males are dark chestnut with white-streaked flanks and bright red orbital skin. Both sexes bear two spurs on each leg. Shy ground forager; feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Weight | 298.0 g | 10.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male dark brown above with white shaft streaks; white-spotted rufous-brown underparts; red orbital skin. Female brownish with pale streaking throughout; both sexes with distinctive red legs; endemic to Sri Lanka.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Sri Lanka; resident of dense forest and jungle from lowlands to montane areas up to 2,100 m.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager in Sri Lankan rainforest; takes seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-5
Sound
Song
Loud, explosive 'keow-KEOW-keow' cries from Sri Lankan rainforest; arresting and carrying. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Sri Lanka endemic. Contact calls low guttural clucks.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Galloperdix |
| Species | Galloperdix bicalcarata |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family