Red-billed spurfowl

Red-billed spurfowl

Red-billed francolin

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Pternistis adspersus

The red-billed spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus ), also known as the red-billed francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in size. Males are larger, measuring 38 cm (15 in) in length and weighing 340–635 g (12.0–22.4 oz), whereas females measure 33 cm (13 in) in length and weigh 340–549 g (12.0–19.4 oz). The species has barred underparts (in contrast to the related Natal spurfowl) and a conspicuous yellow eye-ring.

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Distribution

Geography

Red-billed spurfowl habitat map
Red-billed spurfowl habitat map
Red-billed spurfowl
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Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

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References

1. Red-billed spurfowl Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-billed_spurfowl
2. Red-billed spurfowl on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22678819/92790026
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/622161

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