Chestnut-naped Spurfowl

Chestnut-naped Spurfowl

Pternistis castaneicollis

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The chestnut-naped spurfowl is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. At 33–37 cm (13–15 in) in length and weighing 550–1,200 g (19–42 oz), it is a large species of spurfowl. It is found in Ethiopia and Somaliland. The population is believed to be stable but according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) there is insufficient data to make an estimate of the population.

Fun Fact

At 33–37 cm (13–15 in) in length and weighing 550–1,200 g (19–42 oz), it is a large species of spurfowl.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance