About the Erckel's Spurfowl
Erckel's spurfowl, also known as Erckel's francolin, is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis erckelii |
| Species Codes | ercfra, ERFR, ERSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Erckel's Spurfowl belong to?
The Erckel's Spurfowl (Pternistis erckelii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Erckel's Spurfowl?
Erckel's spurfowl, also known as Erckel's francolin, is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae....
Where can I report a Erckel's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Erckel's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ercfra, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
716
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