Hildebrandt's Spurfowl
NameHildebrandt's Spurfowl
Common NameHildebrandt's Spurfowl
Scientific NamePternistis hildebrandti
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)37.5
Weight (g)525
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, mottled with black. The head and neck are greyish with fine white streaking. Underparts are paler, greyish-brown, heavily streaked and spotted with white and black, particularly on the flanks. The bill is reddish-orange, and the legs are bright orange-red.
Vocalization / CallA loud, raucous, cackling call, often described as a series of 'kak-kak-kak-kak' notes that accelerate and become more frantic.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to East Africa, found in central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresbright orange-red legs, bright orange-red bill, greyish head and neck, heavily streaked and spotted underparts, dark brown mottled upperparts
Description
Hildebrandt's Spurfowl is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling gamebird found in East Africa. It typically forages in small groups, characterized by its mottled brown plumage and striking orange-red legs and bill. They are generally shy but can be quite vocal.
