About the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis castaneicollis |
| Species Codes | chnfra2, CNFR, CNSP, CNFS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl belong to?
The Chestnut-naped Spurfowl (Pternistis castaneicollis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl?
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 Internati...
Where can I report a Chestnut-naped Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-naped Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chnfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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