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Red-billed Spurfowl

Pternistis adspersus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
33,8 cm
Berat
466,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 33,8 cm 13.3 in
Berat 466,0 g 16.44 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-10

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Pternistis
Spesies Pternistis adspersus

Distribution

Red-billed Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Red-billed Spurfowl eat?
Omnivorous; feeds on seeds, berries, bulbs, invertebrates, and small animals in southern African savanna.
Where does the Red-billed Spurfowl live?
Resident of dry woodland, savanna, and scrub in Botswana, Namibia, and adjacent South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Is the Red-billed Spurfowl endangered?
The Red-billed Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-billed Spurfowl nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
What does the Red-billed Spurfowl sound like?
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.
How big is the Red-billed Spurfowl?
The Red-billed Spurfowl has a wingspan of 33.8 cm, weight of 466.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-billed Spurfowl belong to?
The Red-billed Spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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