Scaly Spurfowl
Pternistis squamatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-squamatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaly Spurfowl (Pternistis squamatus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.4 cm and a weight of 457.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~457 g) of montane forest edges and highland grassland across equatorial Africa. Distinctive scaly pattern on the breast from dark feather centres. Pairs forage on the ground for seeds and invertebrates in bamboo and montane forest margins. Widespread in upland Africa; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,4 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 457,25 g | 16.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Distinctive; brown above; underparts white with dark-centered feathers giving scaly appearance rather than streaked; red bill; red facial skin; yellow-orange legs. Sexes similar; East and Central African montane forests.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of moist highland forest, bamboo, and scrub in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and DR Congo, mainly above 800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in montane grassland and forest edge of central Africa.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
3-8
Son
Chant
Loud raucous call; cackling 'kek-kek-kek' notes rising in intensity; pairs duet with discordant, overlapping phrases at forest edges
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Espèces | Pternistis squamatus |
Distribution
Scaly Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family