Grey-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-rufopictus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-breasted Spurfowl (Pternistis rufopictus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 702.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 40,4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Gewicht | 702,25 g | 24.77 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
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
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC.
Gelegegröße
4-5
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud cackling crow; harsh grating 'gaak-gaak' phrases in long series; territorial duets audible at great distance; contact calls soft clucking
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Arten | Pternistis rufopictus |
Distribution
Grey-breasted Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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