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| Sri Lankan Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata
- Female on nest |
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| Photographer : | © Palitha Antony / www.birdandwildlifeteam.com |
| Location : | Sinharaja, Sri Lanka |
| Date : |
Late afternoon 17 August 2003 |
| 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 : | Species endemic to Sri Lanka. The nest was found on a field trip to Sinharaja. |
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