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Galloperdix spadicea

Galloperdix spadicea,Red Spurfowl

Galloperdix spadicea, also known as Red Spurfowl, is a timid bird that moves close to the tree canopy. Often in pairs, they search for food around streams or on the edge of cliffs in dry forests. In a dangerous situation, he will pull his legs close to his neck and even jump from rock to rock on a h

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Scientific Name Galloperdix spadicea,Red Spurfowl
Length About 34 cm
Weight 200-386g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Galloperdix spadicea, also known as Red Spurfowl, is a timid bird that moves close to the tree canopy. Often in pairs, they search for food around streams or on the edge of cliffs in dry forests. In a dangerous situation, he will pull his legs close to his neck and even jump from rock to rock on a hillside, always moving towards the top of the mountain if possible. The genus species only flies in extreme circumstances and can only fly very short distances. Then he lands in a hurry and starts running. If they keep chasing, they'll duck to a rock.

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    It is a herbivorous animal and feeds mainly on plant seeds, tubers, berries and fruits. But it also includes a large number of invertebrates, especially termites.

    Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).


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    Distribution & Habitat

    It is distributed in the Indian subcontinent and southwest China (including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and southeast Tibet, China).
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