Handsome Spurfowl
Pternistis nobilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-nobilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Handsome Spurfowl (Pternistis nobilis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.1 cm and a weight of 756.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-large Phasianidae spurfowl (~757 g) of montane forest edges, bamboo zone, and highland grassland in the Albertine Rift, from Uganda to Rwanda and eastern DRC. Named for its rich chestnut and grey-streaked plumage and red orbital ring. Feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.1 cm | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 756.75 g | 26.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of Afromontane forest edge, bamboo, and highland grassland in eastern DR Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and western Kenya, at 1,500–3,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Albertine Rift montane forest and grassland.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, emphatic 'krak-KRAK-krak' calls from E Congo montane forest; larger body gives deeper resonance. Alarm is rapid explosive cackle. Pairs call in antiphonal duet at dawn. Forest-edge specialist.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis nobilis |
Distribution
Handsome Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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