Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
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A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~466 g) of dry woodland, thornbush, and savanna in southern Africa from Angola to South Africa. Diagnostic red bill and yellow orbital ring. Pairs or small groups forage on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Frequently encountered at waterholes in arid regions. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Poids | 466,0 g | 16.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Finely vermiculated brown and buff overall; pale buff underparts with dark brown blotching; conspicuous red bill; yellow orbital skin; yellow legs. Sexes similar; lacks streaked plumage of many spurfowl.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of dry woodland, savanna, and scrub in Botswana, Namibia, and adjacent South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; feeds on seeds, berries, bulbs, invertebrates, and small animals in southern African savanna.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-10
Son
Chant
Loud, rasping 'krak-krak-KRAAK' calls from S African thorn scrub; slightly nasal quality. Red bill visible when calling. Alarm is explosive cackle. Pairs call in antiphonal duet at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Espèces | Pternistis adspersus |
Distribution
Red-billed Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family