Hartlaub's Spurfowl
Pternistis hartlaubi
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
Hartlaub's spurfowl or Hartlaub's francolin is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is endemic to the escarpment zone of Namibia and Angola. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German physician and ornithologist Gustav Hartlaub.
Fun Fact
Hartlaub's Spurfowl is the smallest African spurfowl and is highly sexually dimorphic both in plumage and in size.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to southwest Africa, occurring only in northcentral to northwestern Namibia and a small area of southwestern Angola.
Diet
Diet of male and female Hartlaub's spurfowl are related to the availability of corms, seed, and insects of different sizes in different habitats.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance