About the Hildebrandt's Spurfowl
Hildebrandt's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. The species is named for Johann Maria Hildebrandt, who collected the first specimens in Kenya. The sexes differ markedly in their plumage and females are smaller than males.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis hildebrandti |
| Species Codes | hilfra2, HIFR, HISP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hildebrandt's Spurfowl belong to?
The Hildebrandt's Spurfowl (Pternistis hildebrandti) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Hildebrandt's Spurfowl?
Hildebrandt's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. The species is named for Johann Maria Hildebrandt, who collected the first specimens in Kenya. The sexes differ ma...
Where can I report a Hildebrandt's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Hildebrandt's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hilfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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