Djibouti Spurfowl
Pternistis ochropectus
Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 700 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Pternistis
- Species ochropectus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 700 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Djibouti Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Djibouti Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF montane Djibouti.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 700 g, with a wing length of about 19.7 cm and a tail of around 10.2 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 608 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Djibouti Spurfowl?
The Djibouti Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 700 g.
Where does the Djibouti Spurfowl live?
The Djibouti Spurfowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF montane Djibouti, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Djibouti Spurfowl belong to?
The Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Djibouti Spurfowl eat?
The Djibouti Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Djibouti Spurfowl migrate?
The Djibouti Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Djibouti Spurfowl endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Djibouti Spurfowl make?
1 real field recording of the Djibouti Spurfowl — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Djibouti Spurfowl's range?
The Djibouti Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 608 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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