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Harwood's Spurfowl

Pternistis harwoodi

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
35,0 cm
Berat
495,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Harwood's Spurfowl (Pternistis harwoodi) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 495.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Tentang

A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~496 g) endemic to the Blue Nile gorge in central Ethiopia, with a highly restricted range. Found in rocky ravines with scrubby vegetation. Brown-streaked plumage; red facial skin. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates. Near Threatened from agricultural encroachment into its narrow gorge habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 35,0 cm 13.8 in
Berat 495,5 g 17.48 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown above with buff shaft streaks; white below with dark brown streaking; red bill; bare red throat; red facial skin; red legs. Very similar to Clapperton's Spurfowl; restricted to Blue Nile gorge, Ethiopia.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Highly restricted to the Blue Nile gorge and surrounding highlands in Amhara region, Ethiopia; one of Africa's rarest spurfowl.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Ethiopian highland gorge scrub; poorly known.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

3-10

Suara

Kicauan

Raucous cackling duet; sharp, scratchy 'kwek-kwek' repeated in rapid series; uncommon call rarely documented; contact notes low and clucking

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Harwood's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Harwood's Spurfowl eat?
Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Ethiopian highland gorge scrub; poorly known.
Where does the Harwood's Spurfowl live?
Highly restricted to the Blue Nile gorge and surrounding highlands in Amhara region, Ethiopia; one of Africa's rarest spurfowl.
Is the Harwood's Spurfowl endangered?
The Harwood's Spurfowl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Harwood's Spurfowl sound like?
Raucous cackling duet; sharp, scratchy 'kwek-kwek' repeated in rapid series; uncommon call rarely documented; contact notes low and clucking
How big is the Harwood's Spurfowl?
The Harwood's Spurfowl has a wingspan of 35.0 cm, weight of 495.5 g.
What order and family does the Harwood's Spurfowl belong to?
The Harwood's Spurfowl (Pternistis harwoodi) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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