Swainson's Spurfowl
Pternistis swainsonii
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Phasianidae
Swainson's Spurfowl.
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Pternistis swainsonii
Category
birds
Family
Phasianidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 597 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding swainson's spurfowl in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; other plant material 40%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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