Cape spurfowl

Pternistis capensis
Pheasant like (Phasianidae)

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Dark brown bird with a lighter chest, red-orange legs and under the beak. The feathers are contrasting full from red-brown to white striped. Feathers on the belly have more white stripes. 

♂ and ♀ are similar however the ♂ has longer spores and is slightly larger.  Can be found in bushes near the shore or waterfront. Often heard in the morning or late afternoon.

⇔ l. 40-42 cm

syn. Cape francolin

Largest spurfowl in southern Africa.

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