Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) — Least Concern Aves

Red-necked Spurfowl

Pternistis afer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The red-necked spurfowl or red-necked francolin, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae that is a resident species in southern Africa.

Fun Fact

The red-necked spurfowl was described in 1776 by the German zoologist Philipp Ludwig Statius Müller and given the binomial name Tetrao afer.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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