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Jackson's Spurfowl

Pternistis jacksoni

Least Concern
翼展
42.5 cm
体重
1121.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

关于

A large, impressive Phasianidae spurfowl (~1.12 kg) endemic to the bamboo zone and montane forest edges of Kenya's Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range above 2,500 m. Brown with bold white streaking; red orbital skin. Territorial; forages on roots, seeds, and invertebrates. Least Concern in protected montane forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 42.5 cm 16.7 in
体重 1121.0 g 39.54 oz

识别

羽毛

Large; dark brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dense dark brown streaking; red bill; red facial skin; red legs; no bare neck. Sexes similar; restricted to Kenyan and Ugandan highlands.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the highlands of Kenya and Uganda (Mount Elgon and Aberdares region); resident of montane forest and bamboo above 2,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in East African highland bamboo and forest.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

3-7

声音

鸣唱

Very loud, deep 'KAK-KAAK-kak' calls from E African highland forest; second-largest spurfowl with powerful voice. Alarm is loud explosive cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn.

分类学

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

Distribution

Jackson's Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Jackson's Spurfowl eat?
Eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in East African highland bamboo and forest.
Where does the Jackson's Spurfowl live?
Endemic to the highlands of Kenya and Uganda (Mount Elgon and Aberdares region); resident of montane forest and bamboo above 2,000 m.
Is the Jackson's Spurfowl endangered?
The Jackson's Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Jackson's Spurfowl sound like?
Very loud, deep 'KAK-KAAK-kak' calls from E African highland forest; second-largest spurfowl with powerful voice. Alarm is loud explosive cackle. Pairs call in duet at dawn.
How big is the Jackson's Spurfowl?
The Jackson's Spurfowl has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 1121.0 g.
What order and family does the Jackson's Spurfowl belong to?
The Jackson's Spurfowl (Pternistis jacksoni) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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