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Sri Lankan Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata   - Female on nest
Sri Lankan Spurfowl
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.