Clapperton's Spurfowl
Pternistis clappertoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-clappertoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Clapperton's Spurfowl (Pternistis clappertoni) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.3 cm and a weight of 471 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~471 g) of open savanna, cultivation edges, and dry woodland in the Sahel and adjacent sub-Saharan zones from Mali to Sudan. Streaked brown-and-white; red-based bill. Common in degraded and farmed landscapes. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,3 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 471,0 g | 16.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; bare red throat patch diagnostic among West African spurfowl; red legs; red facial skin. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of open savanna, woodland, and farmland from Senegal east across the Sahel to Sudan and northern Cameroon.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna, farmland, and dry scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
9
Son
Chant
Grating, repetitive crowing; harsh 'krrr-krrr' phrases delivered in excited bursts; dawn chorus calls audible over long distances in dry woodland
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Espèces | Pternistis clappertoni |
Distribution
Clapperton's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family