Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata)
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Sri Lanka Spurfowl

Galloperdix bicalcarata (Forster, JR, 1781)

37 cmLength291 gWeight

The Sri Lanka spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to the dense rainforests of Sri Lanka.

Busiest months: December–January · Most records: Sri Lanka

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sri Lanka Spurfowl has been recorded at 36 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sinharaja Forest ReserveSri Lanka435 records
  2. Sinharaja NP – Kudawa accessSri Lanka264 records
  3. Kudawa – Sri Lanka Spurfowl SiteSri Lanka139 records
More places
  1. Siharaja Forest Reserve – Visitor CentreSri Lanka114 records
  2. Nilgala, Gal Oya National ParkSri Lanka107 records
  3. Sinharaja – Kudawa Village areaSri Lanka88 records
  4. Sinharaja NP – Rainforest EcolodgeSri Lanka51 records
  5. Kudawa – Thurusevana RoadSri Lanka50 records
  6. Kitulgala – Kelani Valley/Makandawa Forest ReserveSri Lanka49 records
  7. Siharaja Forest Reserve – Research CentreSri Lanka42 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Sri Lanka

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Sri Lanka spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to the dense rainforests of Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as haban kukula - හබන් කුකුලා in Sinhala.

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Questions

How big is the Sri Lanka Spurfowl?

The Sri Lanka Spurfowl is about 37 cm long and weighs around 291 g.

Where does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Sri Lanka. It is most often recorded in Sri Lanka.

When is the best time to see the Sri Lanka Spurfowl?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Sri Lanka Spurfowl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sri Lanka Spurfowl as Least Concern.

What does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in?

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

At a glance

Length
37 cm
Weight
291 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
150 mm
Tail
98 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
49 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Sri Lanka

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
Genus
Galloperdix

Other birds in the genus Galloperdix

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Sri Lanka Spurfowl

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