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Grey-striped Spurfowl

Pternistis griseostriatus

Least Concern
날개 폭
30.3 cm
체중
314.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.3 cm and a weight of 314.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

A small Phasianidae spurfowl (~315 g) of dense forest understorey and gallery forest in western Angola and adjacent DRC. Finely grey-streaked plumage is distinctive among spurfowls. Shy and little studied; forages on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; restricted range but habitat relatively intact.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 30.3 cm 11.9 in
체중 314.5 g 11.09 oz

식별

깃털

Grey-brown above with distinctive grey and white shaft streaking; pale buff underparts with grey-brown lateral streaking giving greyish tonal quality; red bill; yellowish legs; red orbital skin. Angola endemic.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Resident of coastal lowland forest and thicket in Angola and western DR Congo; restricted to the Atlantic coast belt.

Diet & Feeding

Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Angolan forest and savanna.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

Sharp, rasping 'krek-KRAK' calls from Angola forest; smaller spurfowl with higher voice. Alarm is rapid cackle. Poorly known relative to widespread congeners. Pairs call at dawn in forest.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Pternistis
Pternistis griseostriatus

Distribution

Grey-striped Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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What does the Grey-striped Spurfowl eat?
Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Angolan forest and savanna.
Where does the Grey-striped Spurfowl live?
Resident of coastal lowland forest and thicket in Angola and western DR Congo; restricted to the Atlantic coast belt.
Is the Grey-striped Spurfowl endangered?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Grey-striped Spurfowl sound like?
Sharp, rasping 'krek-KRAK' calls from Angola forest; smaller spurfowl with higher voice. Alarm is rapid cackle. Poorly known relative to widespread congeners. Pairs call at dawn in forest.
How big is the Grey-striped Spurfowl?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl has a wingspan of 30.3 cm, weight of 314.5 g.
What order and family does the Grey-striped Spurfowl belong to?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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