Harwood's Spurfowl
Pternistis harwoodi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-harwoodi"></birdfyi-bird>The Harwood's Spurfowl (Pternistis harwoodi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 495.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~496 g) endemic to the Blue Nile gorge in central Ethiopia, with a highly restricted range. Found in rocky ravines with scrubby vegetation. Brown-streaked plumage; red facial skin. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened from agricultural encroachment into its narrow gorge habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 495.5 g | 17.48 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with buff shaft streaks; white below with dark brown streaking; red bill; bare red throat; red facial skin; red legs. Very similar to Clapperton's Spurfowl; restricted to Blue Nile gorge, Ethiopia.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Highly restricted to the Blue Nile gorge and surrounding highlands in Amhara region, Ethiopia; one of Africa's rarest spurfowl.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Ethiopian highland gorge scrub; poorly known.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-10
Sound
Song
Raucous cackling duet; sharp, scratchy 'kwek-kwek' repeated in rapid series; uncommon call rarely documented; contact notes low and clucking
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis harwoodi |
Distribution
Harwood's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family