The spurfowl are the three species of bird in the genus Galloperdix of the pheasant family, Phasianidae.
These are ground nesting birds. Red Spurfowl and Painted Spurfowl occur in dry scrub-jungle in India, whilst Sri Lanka Spurfowl is endemic to forests in Sri Lanka.
The Red Spurfowl', Galloperdix spadicea, is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to India.
It is a bird of dry forests and cultivation, which is a quite secretive bird, and despite its size is difficult to see as it slips through the undergrowth.
This spurfowl is one of three species of bird in the genus Galloperdix.
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