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Handsome Spurfowl

Pternistis nobilis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
37,1 cm
Berat
756,75 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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A medium-large Phasianidae spurfowl (~757 g) of montane forest edges, bamboo zone, and highland grassland in the Albertine Rift, from Uganda to Rwanda and eastern DRC. Named for its rich chestnut and grey-streaked plumage and red orbital ring. Feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 37,1 cm 14.6 in
Berat 756,75 g 26.69 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Boldly patterned: black and white streaked above; white below with dense black streaking; bold bare red facial skin; red legs. Male more boldly marked than female; aptly named for striking high-contrast plumage.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of Afromontane forest edge, bamboo, and highland grassland in eastern DR Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and western Kenya, at 1,500–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Albertine Rift montane forest and grassland.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, emphatic 'krak-KRAK-krak' calls from E Congo montane forest; larger body gives deeper resonance. Alarm is rapid explosive cackle. Pairs call in antiphonal duet at dawn. Forest-edge specialist.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Handsome 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 Handsome Spurfowl eat?
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Albertine Rift montane forest and grassland.
Where does the Handsome Spurfowl live?
Resident of Afromontane forest edge, bamboo, and highland grassland in eastern DR Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and western Kenya, at 1,500–3,500 m.
Is the Handsome Spurfowl endangered?
The Handsome Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Handsome Spurfowl sound like?
Loud, emphatic 'krak-KRAK-krak' calls from E Congo montane forest; larger body gives deeper resonance. Alarm is rapid explosive cackle. Pairs call in antiphonal duet at dawn. Forest-edge specialist.
How big is the Handsome Spurfowl?
The Handsome Spurfowl has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 756.75 g.
What order and family does the Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
The Handsome Spurfowl (Pternistis nobilis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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