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.