Hildebrandt's Spurfowl
Pternistis hildebrandti
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Hakkında
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~539 g) of dry thornbush, open woodland, and grassland-woodland mosaics in Tanzania, Kenya, and adjacent countries. Streaked brown plumage; red orbital ring and bill. Forages on the ground for seeds, roots, and invertebrates. Common in suitable habitat; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 35,5 cm | 14.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 538,75 g | 19.00 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white below with heavy dark brown streaking; red bill; red legs; red facial skin. Sexes similar; restricted to East African savanna; closely resembles Swainson's Spurfowl.
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Resident of dry savanna, scrub, and woodland in Kenya, Tanzania, eastern Uganda, and northeastern Rwanda.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in East African savanna, grassland, and woodland.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4-8
Ses
Şarkı
Harsh, far-carrying duet call; grating 'chrr-chrr-chrr' rising in pitch; pairs often call simultaneously at dawn and dusk
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familya | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Türler | Pternistis hildebrandti |
Distribution
Hildebrandt's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family