Mount Cameroon Spurfowl
Pternistis camerunensis
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A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~551 g) endemic to the montane forests and forest edges of Mount Cameroon. Restricted to a single active volcano above 800 m elevation. Brown, streaked plumage; red facial skin. Feeds on seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Endangered from limited range and ongoing agricultural encroachment.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 32,8 cm | 12.9 in |
| Poids | 551,0 g | 19.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown above with pale buff streaking; white underparts with dense brown streaking; bare red facial skin around eye; yellow-orange legs; dark bill. Sexes similar; highly restricted highland Cameroon endemic.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the subalpine zone of Mount Cameroon, West Africa, above 2,000 m; one of the most restricted spurfowl species.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Cameroonian montane forest and grassland.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Loud, ringing 'kreek-KRAAK' calls from Mt Cameroon montane forest; raucous and carrying. Cameroon endemic. Alarm is explosive rapid cackle. Poorly studied; calls from forest edge at dawn and dusk.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Espèces | Pternistis camerunensis |
Distribution
Mount Cameroon Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family