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Grey-striped Spurfowl
Pternistis griseostriatus
Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 288 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 griseostriatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 288 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grey-striped 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 Grey-striped Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF w Angola.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 288 g, with a wing length of about 15.2 cm and a tail of around 7.4 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 85,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grey-striped Spurfowl?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 288 g.
Where does the Grey-striped Spurfowl live?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF w Angola, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grey-striped Spurfowl belong to?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Grey-striped Spurfowl eat?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grey-striped Spurfowl migrate?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Grey-striped 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 Grey-striped Spurfowl make?
1 real field recording of the Grey-striped 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 Grey-striped Spurfowl's range?
The Grey-striped Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 85,000 km².
Conservation
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