Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pternistis-capensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 652.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
A large Phasianidae spurfowl (~652 g) endemic to the Western Cape and southwestern South Africa. Intricately mottled brown-and-white; red bill and legs. Favours fynbos, renosterveld, and agricultural land. Feeds on seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates; often raids vineyards. Locally common and adaptable; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 41.2 cm | 16.2 in |
| 体重 | 652.25 g | 23.01 oz |
識別
羽毛
Densely vermiculated dark brown and white overall creating scaled appearance; orange-red bill and legs; red orbital skin; no bare neck. Sexes alike; unique vermiculated pattern unmistakable in South African scrub.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to South Africa and Namibia; resident of fynbos, scrub, and bush in the Western and Eastern Cape and Namaqualand.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, berries, roots, invertebrates, and small animals in South African fynbos and scrub.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-25 days.
一腹卵数
6-8
鳴き声
さえずり
Very loud, raucous 'krak-krak-KRAAK-KRAAK' calls; S African fynbos species audible from great distance. Alarm is explosive cackling rattle. Common at Cape; calls at dawn and dusk year-round.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| 科 | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| 種 | Pternistis capensis |
Distribution
Cape Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family