Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus)
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Djibouti Spurfowl

Pternistis ochropectus (Dorst & Jouanin, 1952)

35 cmLength700 gWeight

The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus) is a bird species in the pheasant family, Phasianidae.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus) is a bird species in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is critically endangered and found only in Djibouti, a nation in the Horn of Africa. This species is grayish-brown overall with white stripes and streaks on its underparts which become finer towards the upperparts.

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Questions

How big is the Djibouti Spurfowl?

The Djibouti Spurfowl is about 35 cm long and weighs around 700 g.

Where does the Djibouti Spurfowl live?

Its breeding range: Africa: montane Djibouti.

Is the Djibouti Spurfowl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Djibouti Spurfowl as Critically Endangered.

What does the Djibouti Spurfowl eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Djibouti Spurfowl in?

It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.

At a glance

Length
35 cm
Weight
700 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
197 mm
Tail
102 mm
Bill
33 mm
Tarsus
56 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: montane Djibouti

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Pternistis

Other birds in the genus Pternistis

Hartlaub's SpurfowlHartlaub's SpurfowlPternistis hartlaubiMount Cameroon SpurfowlMount Cameroon SpurfowlPternistis camerunensisHandsome SpurfowlHandsome SpurfowlPternistis nobilisChestnut-naped SpurfowlChestnut-naped SpurfowlPternistis castaneicollisErckel's SpurfowlErckel's SpurfowlPternistis erckeliiSwierstra's SpurfowlSwierstra's SpurfowlPternistis swierstraiAhanta SpurfowlAhanta SpurfowlPternistis ahantensisGrey-striped SpurfowlGrey-striped SpurfowlPternistis griseostriatusJackson's SpurfowlJackson's SpurfowlPternistis jacksoniRed-billed SpurfowlRed-billed SpurfowlPternistis adspersusCape SpurfowlCape SpurfowlPternistis capensisNatal SpurfowlNatal SpurfowlPternistis natalensis
Djibouti Spurfowl

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