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Red-billed Spurfowl

Red-billed Spurfowl

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The Red-billed Spurfowl is a robust, grey-brown ground bird characterized by its bright red bill and legs. It is a common and widespread resident of arid and semi-arid regions across Southern Africa.
Where to spot
Commonly found in arid savannas, thornbush, riverine thickets, and dry scrubland throughout Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
How to spot
Look for them foraging on the ground near dense cover. Their distinctive red bill and loud call are key identification features, often heard before the bird is seen.
When to spot
Most active during the cooler parts of the day, especially early morning and late afternoon, when foraging.
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File:Red-billed spurfowl, Pternistis adspersus, at Chobe National Park, Botswana (31992450220).jpg
File:Red-billed spurfowl, Pternistis adspersus, at Chobe National Park, Botswana (32249335581).jpg
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File:Pternistis adspersus K2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pternistis adspersus K3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pternistis adspersus K4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pternistis adspersus K5.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed spurfowl, Pternistis adspersus, at Chobe National Park, Botswana (31992450220).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed spurfowl, Pternistis adspersus, at Chobe National Park, Botswana (32249335581).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Known for its extremely loud and raucous 'kwa-kwa-kwa' call, which is an unmistakable sound of the African bushveld, often startling observers.
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