Grey-striped Spurfowl
Pternistis griseostriatus
The Grey-striped Spurfowl (Pternistis griseostriatus) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found only in Angola, weighing about 288 g. The grey-striped spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
About the Grey-striped Spurfowl
The grey-striped spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Angola.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grey-striped Spurfowl look like?
- The grey-striped spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
- How big is a Grey-striped Spurfowl?
- The Grey-striped Spurfowl is a medium sized bird weighing about 288 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-striped Spurfowl?
- The Grey-striped Spurfowl is endemic to Angola, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-striped Spurfowl?
- The Grey-striped Spurfowl is most easily confused with the Swierstra's Spurfowl, the Harwood's Spurfowl and the Djibouti Spurfowl.
- Is the Grey-striped Spurfowl endangered?
- The Grey-striped Spurfowl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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