Grey-striped Spurfowl
Pternistis griseostriatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-griseostriatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.3 cm and a weight of 314.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small Phasianidae spurfowl (~315 g) of dense forest understorey and gallery forest in western Angola and adjacent DRC. Finely grey-streaked plumage is distinctive among spurfowls. Shy and little studied; forages on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; restricted range but habitat relatively intact.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.3 cm | 11.9 in |
| Weight | 314.5 g | 11.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-brown above with distinctive grey and white shaft streaking; pale buff underparts with grey-brown lateral streaking giving greyish tonal quality; red bill; yellowish legs; red orbital skin. Angola endemic.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of coastal lowland forest and thicket in Angola and western DR Congo; restricted to the Atlantic coast belt.
Diet & Feeding
Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Angolan forest and savanna.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Sharp, rasping 'krek-KRAK' calls from Angola forest; smaller spurfowl with higher voice. Alarm is rapid cackle. Poorly known relative to widespread congeners. Pairs call at dawn in forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis griseostriatus |
Distribution
Grey-striped Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family