Grey-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
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A large Phasianidae spurfowl (~702 g) of dry short grassland, cultivated areas, and open savanna in northern Tanzania. Grey breast contrasting with chestnut-streaked flanks and bare red facial skin. Forms groups near human settlements. Feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Common in the Serengeti ecosystem; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Weight | 702.25 g | 24.77 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; underparts grey on breast contrasting with white streaked lower belly; grey breast distinctive; red bill and legs; red orbital skin. Sexes similar; Tanzania endemic.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Tanzania; resident of open savanna and grassland in the Serengeti ecosystem and Rift Valley highlands.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Tanzanian savanna and open grassland.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
4-5
Sound
Song
Loud cackling crow; harsh grating 'gaak-gaak' phrases in long series; territorial duets audible at great distance; contact calls soft clucking
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Species | Pternistis rufopictus |
Distribution
Grey-breasted Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family