White-throated Francolin vs Ahanta Spurfowl
Campocolinus albogularis comparé à Pternistis ahantensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-throated Francolin | Ahanta Spurfowl |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Campocolinus albogularis | Pternistis ahantensis |
| Ordre | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Famille | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 34,6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Poids | 273,5 g (9.65 oz) | 547,5 g (19.31 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna and open woodland. | Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African lowland forest and thicket. |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-7 | 3-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
White-throated Francolin only
Aucun(e)
Ahanta Spurfowl only
Song & Call Comparison
White-throated Francolin
Loud, grating 'krrr-EEK-krrr' calls from W African savanna; pairs often duet. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls between flock members are soft clucking notes at dusk when gathering to roost.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Loud, staccato 'krak-krak-KRAAK' from W African forest edge; slightly higher than larger spurfowl. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling. Pairs call in loose synchrony at dawn in secondary growth.
Geographic Range & Migration
White-throated Francolin
Resident of dry woodland and savanna in West Africa from Guinea-Bissau east to northern Cameroon and Central African Republic.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Resident of dense lowland and coastal forest in West Africa from Ghana to Cameroon; also found in Bioko Island.
Statut de conservation
White-throated Francolin
Ahanta Spurfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
White-throated Francolin
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white throat bordered by buff-brown collar; pale buff underparts with brown flank streaking; yellowish bill. Sexes similar; female lacks bold white throat contrast.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; red orbital skin; yellow legs. Sexes similar; closely resembles Double-spurred Spurfowl; West African forests.
About These Birds
White-throated Francolin
A small Phasianidae francolin (~274 g) of West and Central African Guinea savanna and open woodland. Distinguished by its clean white throat contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. Forages on the ground in small coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Widespread and tolerant of lightly degraded habitat; Least Concern.
Ahanta Spurfowl
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~548 g) of lowland and secondary forest edges in West Africa from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. Dark brown streaked white; red orbital skin. Forages on the ground in pairs or small groups for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Tolerates forest fragments; Least Concern.