About the Sri Lanka Spurfowl
The Sri Lanka spurfowl is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to the dense rainforests of Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as haban kukula - හබන් කුකුලා in Sinhala.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Galloperdix bicalcarata |
| Species Codes | ceyspu1, SLSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Spurfowl belong to?
The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Spurfowl?
The Sri Lanka spurfowl is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to the dense rainforests of Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as haban kukula - හබන් කුකුලා in Sinhala....
Where can I report a Sri Lanka Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceyspu1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
124
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