Chestnut-naped Spurfowl
Pternistis castaneicollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-castaneicollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut-naped Spurfowl (Pternistis castaneicollis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 828.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large Phasianidae spurfowl (~829 g) of highland scrub, forest edges, and cultivated land in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and northern Somalia. Chestnut nape and neck contrast with streaked grey-brown body. Territorial pairs or small groups forage on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern in its highland range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.1 cm | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 828.75 g | 29.23 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with pale buff streaks; white below with dark streaking; distinctive chestnut-rufous nape and hindneck contrasting with brown mantle; red facial skin; red legs. Sexes similar; Ethiopian highlands.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of highland scrub, montane grassland, and moorland in Ethiopia and Eritrea, at 1,800–3,700 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Ethiopian and Eritrean highland forest and scrub.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
5-6
Sound
Song
Loud, harsh 'KRAAK-krak-krak' calls from Ethiopian highland forest; one of larger spurfowl with deep resonant calls. Alarm is explosive cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn from forest edge and scrub.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis castaneicollis |
Distribution
Chestnut-naped Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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