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Cape Francolin / Kaapse Fisant

Pternistis capensis

Description:

Seen in a protected Milkwood Forest in Hermanus. The Cape Spurfowl is 40–42 cm (16–17 in) in length. The male, at 600–915 g (1.3–2.02 lb), averages larger than the female, at 435–659 g (0.96–1.45 lb). This large francolin appears all dark from a distance, apart from the red legs, but when seen closer the plumage is finely vermiculated in grey and white, with a plainer crown and nape. The sexes are similar in plumage, but the male has two leg spurs whereas the female has at best one short spur The juvenile is similar to the adults, but has duller legs and clearer vermiculations. This large dark francolin is unlikely to be confused with any other species in its range. (From Wikipedia)

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Johan Heyns
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Johan Heyns

Overstrand Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 19, 2013
Submitted on Dec 19, 2013

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