Swainson's Spurfowl - Pternistis swainsonii
Francolin de Swainson
Common resident. Gamebird widely introduced in many areas. This shy bird lives in open country, such as bushveld with open spaces and farmlands. It feeds on buds, seeds, berries and insects. It is usually seen singly or in small groups. We can see its large spurs. Resident commun. Gibier largement introduit dans de nombreuses régions. Cet oiseau timide vit dans des zones ouvertes, telles que les steppes buissonneuses avec des espaces ouverts, et les cultures. Il se nourrit de jeunes pousses, graines, baies et insectes. Il est habituellement vu seul ou en petits groupes. Ici, on peut voir ses longs ergots.
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Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Species : Swainson's Spurfowl
Sex : Male
Age : Adult
Reference: cadw21013
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2006 Apr
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Limpopo Province
Place : Kruger National Park
Latitude : 23° 49' 17'' South
Longitude : 31° 30' 0'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D200
Exposure : 1/100 s
Aperture : 7.1
Focal : 400 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no
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