Ahanta Spurfowl
Pternistis ahantensis
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A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~548 g) of lowland and secondary forest edges in West Africa from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. Dark brown streaked white; red orbital skin. Forages on the ground in pairs or small groups for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Tolerates forest fragments; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Weight | 547.5 g | 19.31 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; red orbital skin; yellow legs. Sexes similar; closely resembles Double-spurred Spurfowl; West African forests.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of dense lowland and coastal forest in West Africa from Ghana to Cameroon; also found in Bioko Island.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African lowland forest and thicket.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3-12
Sound
Song
Loud, staccato 'krak-krak-KRAAK' from W African forest edge; slightly higher than larger spurfowl. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling. Pairs call in loose synchrony at dawn in secondary growth.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis ahantensis |
Distribution
Ahanta Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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