Photo: John Gerrard Keulemans / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Sri Lanka Spurfowl
Galloperdix bicalcarata
Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 291 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 Galloperdix
- Species bicalcarata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 291 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 291 g, with a wing length of about 15 cm and a tail of around 9.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 38,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sri Lanka Spurfowl?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl is a large bird that weighs around 291 g.
Where does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl live?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl belong to?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl eat?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl migrate?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Spurfowl make?
1 real field recording of the Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Spurfowl's range?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl has a mapped global range of about 38,000 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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