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Double-spurred Spurfowl

Pternistis bicalcaratus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
34,1 cm
Berat
444,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~444 g) of West African forests and forest edges from Senegambia to Ghana. Named for the two spurs on each leg. Brown and white-streaked; red facial skin. Inhabits secondary growth and woodland-grassland margins. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates; forages in small groups. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 34,1 cm 13.4 in
Berat 444,0 g 15.66 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; red orbital skin; yellow legs; male with two prominent tarsal spurs diagnostic. West African species; sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of open woodland, forest edge, and moist savanna in West Africa from Senegal and Gambia east to Togo and Benin.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant material in West African savanna and scrub.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

4-8

Suara

Kicauan

Strident crowing series of raspy 'ka-wee' notes; noisy duets at dawn; alarm call a sharp clucking 'kek-kek-kek'

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Double-spurred 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 Double-spurred Spurfowl eat?
Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant material in West African savanna and scrub.
Where does the Double-spurred Spurfowl live?
Resident of open woodland, forest edge, and moist savanna in West Africa from Senegal and Gambia east to Togo and Benin.
Is the Double-spurred Spurfowl endangered?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Double-spurred Spurfowl nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Double-spurred Spurfowl sound like?
Strident crowing series of raspy 'ka-wee' notes; noisy duets at dawn; alarm call a sharp clucking 'kek-kek-kek'
How big is the Double-spurred Spurfowl?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl has a wingspan of 34.1 cm, weight of 444.0 g.
What order and family does the Double-spurred Spurfowl belong to?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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