Hildebrandt's Spurfowl
Pternistis hildebrandti
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A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~539 g) of dry thornbush, open woodland, and grassland-woodland mosaics in Tanzania, Kenya, and adjacent countries. Streaked brown plumage; red orbital ring and bill. Forages on the ground for seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Common in suitable habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.5 cm | 14.0 in |
| Weight | 538.75 g | 19.00 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white below with heavy dark brown streaking; red bill; red legs; red facial skin. Sexes similar; restricted to East African savanna; closely resembles Swainson's Spurfowl.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of dry savanna, scrub, and woodland in Kenya, Tanzania, eastern Uganda, and northeastern Rwanda.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in East African savanna, grassland, and woodland.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4-8
Sound
Song
Harsh, far-carrying duet call; grating 'chrr-chrr-chrr' rising in pitch; pairs often call simultaneously at dawn and dusk
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis hildebrandti |
Distribution
Hildebrandt's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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