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| Sri Lankan Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata
- Male |
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| Photographer : | © Rajith Dissanayake |
| Location : | Fringes of forest, Badureliya, near Matugama, Kalutara district, Sri Lanka |
| Date : |
8 September 2016 |
| English synonyms: | Ceylon Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Spurfowl |
| Bird Family : | Phasianidae - Partridges, Chukar, Francolins, Quails, Spurfowl, Pheasants, Tragopans, Monals, Junglefowl, Arguses, Peafowl, Grouse, Ptarmigans & Capercaillies |
| Bird Group : | GALLIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Endemic and elusive bird making a rare and welcome appearance, before diving for cover due to a herd of wild boar |
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