About the Double-spurred Spurfowl
The double-spurred spurfowl is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Like most spurfowls, it is restricted to Africa. It is a resident breeder in tropical West Africa, but there is a small and declining isolated population in Morocco.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis bicalcaratus |
| Species Codes | dosfra2, DSSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-spurred Spurfowl belong to?
The Double-spurred Spurfowl (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Double-spurred Spurfowl?
The double-spurred spurfowl is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Like most spurfowls, it is restricted to Africa. It is a resident breeder in tropical West Africa, but there is a small and declining isolated population in Morocco....
Where can I report a Double-spurred Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-spurred Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dosfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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