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Grey-breasted Spurfowl

Pternistis rufopictus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
40,4 cm
Berat
702,25 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Grey-breasted Spurfowl (Pternistis rufopictus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 702.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A large Phasianidae spurfowl (~702 g) of dry short grassland, cultivated areas, and open savanna in northern Tanzania. Grey breast contrasting with chestnut-streaked flanks and bare red facial skin. Forms groups near human settlements. Feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Common in the Serengeti ecosystem; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 40,4 cm 15.9 in
Berat 702,25 g 24.77 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; underparts grey on breast contrasting with white streaked lower belly; grey breast distinctive; red bill and legs; red orbital skin. Sexes similar; Tanzania endemic.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Tanzania; resident of open savanna and grassland in the Serengeti ecosystem and Rift Valley highlands.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Tanzanian savanna and open grassland.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

4-5

Suara

Kicauan

Loud cackling crow; harsh grating 'gaak-gaak' phrases in long series; territorial duets audible at great distance; contact calls soft clucking

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Grey-breasted Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Grey-breasted Spurfowl eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in Tanzanian savanna and open grassland.
Where does the Grey-breasted Spurfowl live?
Endemic to Tanzania; resident of open savanna and grassland in the Serengeti ecosystem and Rift Valley highlands.
Is the Grey-breasted Spurfowl endangered?
The Grey-breasted Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-breasted Spurfowl nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Grey-breasted Spurfowl sound like?
Loud cackling crow; harsh grating 'gaak-gaak' phrases in long series; territorial duets audible at great distance; contact calls soft clucking
How big is the Grey-breasted Spurfowl?
The Grey-breasted Spurfowl has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 702.25 g.
What order and family does the Grey-breasted Spurfowl belong to?
The Grey-breasted Spurfowl (Pternistis rufopictus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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