About the Djibouti Spurfowl
The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin is a bird species in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is critically endangered and found only in Djibouti, a nation in the Horn of Africa. This species is grayish-brown overall with white stripes and streaks on its underparts which become finer towards the upperparts. It has black markings on the head and a gray crown and has a short tail. It is 35 cm (1.15 ft) in length, and weighs 940 g (33 oz).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis ochropectus |
| Species Codes | djifra1, DJSP |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Djibouti Spurfowl belong to?
The Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Djibouti Spurfowl?
The Djibouti Spurfowl is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Djibouti Spurfowl?
The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin is a bird species in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is critically endangered and found only in Djibouti, a nation in the Horn of Africa. This species is grayish-brown overall with white stripes and streaks on its underparts which become finer towards...
Where can I report a Djibouti Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Djibouti Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code djifra1, or on iNaturalist.
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