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Birds

Swainson's spurfowl

Swainson's spurfowl · Pternistis swainsonii

Watch the common Swainson's spurfowl and observe its behaviour.

Fact file

Size: 30 to 35 cm tall, weight between 300 and 400 g
Males and females: Males are slightly more intensely coloured than females.
Sounds: Loud calls, especially at dusk, which often serve as an alarm.
Diet: Lives mainly on grasses, seeds, insects and small vertebrates
Offspring: The breeding season lasts from September to November, with the female laying several eggs in a nest on the ground.

How to identify Swainson's spurfowl

The Swainson's spurfowl has striking grey-brown plumage that provides harmonious camouflage in its habitat. Males are distinguished by stronger colouring and a more robust body shape, while females are somewhat paler.

At a size of about 30 to 35 cm and a weight of 300 to 400 g, the Swainson's spurfowl stands out with its compact body and short, thick neck. Its strong legs are particularly distinctive and allow it to run quickly.