Hildebrandt's Spurfowl
Pternistis hildebrandti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-hildebrandti"></birdfyi-bird>The Hildebrandt's Spurfowl (Pternistis hildebrandti) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.5 cm and a weight of 538.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~539 g) of dry thornbush, open woodland, and grassland-woodland mosaics in Tanzania, Kenya, and adjacent countries. Streaked brown plumage; red orbital ring and bill. Forages on the ground for seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Common in suitable habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 35,5 cm | 14.0 in |
| Berat | 538,75 g | 19.00 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white below with heavy dark brown streaking; red bill; red legs; red facial skin. Sexes similar; restricted to East African savanna; closely resembles Swainson's Spurfowl.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Resident of dry savanna, scrub, and woodland in Kenya, Tanzania, eastern Uganda, and northeastern Rwanda.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in East African savanna, grassland, and woodland.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC.
Ukuran Sarang
4-8
Suara
Kicauan
Harsh, far-carrying duet call; grating 'chrr-chrr-chrr' rising in pitch; pairs often call simultaneously at dawn and dusk
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Spesies | Pternistis hildebrandti |
Distribution
Hildebrandt's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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