Sri Lanka Spurfowl vs Ahanta Spurfowl
Galloperdix bicalcarata comparado com Pternistis ahantensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Sri Lanka Spurfowl | Ahanta Spurfowl |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Galloperdix bicalcarata | Pternistis ahantensis |
| Ordem | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Família | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 34,6 cm (13.6 in) |
| Peso | 298,0 g (10.51 oz) | 547,5 g (19.31 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous ground forager in Sri Lankan rainforest; takes seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. | Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African lowland forest and thicket. |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-5 | 3-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Loud, explosive 'keow-KEOW-keow' cries from Sri Lankan rainforest; arresting and carrying. Alarm is rapid harsh cackle. Sri Lanka endemic. Contact calls low guttural clucks.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Loud, staccato 'krak-krak-KRAAK' from W African forest edge; slightly higher than larger spurfowl. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling. Pairs call in loose synchrony at dawn in secondary growth.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Endemic to Sri Lanka; resident of dense forest and jungle from lowlands to montane areas up to 2,100 m.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Resident of dense lowland and coastal forest in West Africa from Ghana to Cameroon; also found in Bioko Island.
Estado de conservação
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Ahanta Spurfowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Male dark brown above with white shaft streaks; white-spotted rufous-brown underparts; red orbital skin. Female brownish with pale streaking throughout; both sexes with distinctive red legs; endemic to Sri Lanka.
Ahanta Spurfowl
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; red orbital skin; yellow legs. Sexes similar; closely resembles Double-spurred Spurfowl; West African forests.
About These Birds
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
A small, endemic Phasianidae spurfowl (~298 g) restricted to forests and forest edges of Sri Lanka. Males are dark chestnut with white-streaked flanks and bright red orbital skin. Both sexes bear two spurs on each leg. Shy ground forager; feeds on seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern.
Ahanta Spurfowl
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~548 g) of lowland and secondary forest edges in West Africa from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. Dark brown streaked white; red orbital skin. Forages on the ground in pairs or small groups for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Tolerates forest fragments; Least Concern.