Mount Cameroon Spurfowl
Pternistis camerunensis
Mount Cameroon Spurfowl (Pternistis camerunensis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl (Pternistis camerunensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 549 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Pternistis
- Species camerunensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 549 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl (Pternistis camerunensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Cameroon.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 549 g, with a wing length of about 16.4 cm and a tail of around 6.1 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 193 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 549 g.
Where does the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl live?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Cameroon, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl belong to?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl (Pternistis camerunensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl eat?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl migrate?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Mount Cameroon Spurfowl's range?
The Mount Cameroon Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 193 km².
Conservation
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