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Double-spurred Spurfowl
Pternistis bicalcaratus
Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 440 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 bicalcaratus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 440 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF w, c.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 440 g, with a wing length of about 17.1 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Double-spurred Spurfowl?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 440 g.
Where does the Double-spurred Spurfowl live?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF w, c, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Double-spurred Spurfowl belong to?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Double-spurred Spurfowl eat?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Double-spurred Spurfowl migrate?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Double-spurred 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 Double-spurred Spurfowl make?
1 real field recording of the Double-spurred 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 Double-spurred Spurfowl's range?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 3.6 million km².
Conservation
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