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Ahanta Spurfowl
Pternistis ahantensis
Ahanta Spurfowl (Pternistis ahantensis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Ahanta Spurfowl (Pternistis ahantensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 544 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Pternistis
- Species ahantensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 544 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ahanta Spurfowl feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Ahanta Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ahanta Spurfowl (Pternistis ahantensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Senegambia to sw Nigeria.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 544 g, with a wing length of about 17.3 cm and a tail of around 8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 684,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ahanta Spurfowl?
The Ahanta Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 544 g.
Where does the Ahanta Spurfowl live?
The Ahanta Spurfowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF Senegambia to sw Nigeria, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Ahanta Spurfowl belong to?
The Ahanta Spurfowl (Pternistis ahantensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Ahanta Spurfowl eat?
The Ahanta Spurfowl feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Ahanta Spurfowl migrate?
The Ahanta Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ahanta Spurfowl endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Ahanta Spurfowl make?
1 real field recording of the Ahanta Spurfowl — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ahanta Spurfowl's range?
The Ahanta Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 684,000 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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