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Common Name

Cape Francolin

Alternate Names

Cape Spurfowl

Common Type

Francolin

Order

Galliformes

Family

Phasianidae

Genus

Pternistis

Species

capensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

South Africa,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Scrubby open areas, preferably close to water

Distribution and Range

Endemic to southwestern cape of South Africa

Food

Dig for roots and tubors also forage for flowers, beans, seeds, fruits and opportunistically eating termites, ants and locusts.

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