About the Jackson's Spurfowl
Jackson's spurfowl or Jackson's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in the highlands of Kenya and Uganda. Its preferred habitats include mountainous forests and stands of bamboo above 2000 m. It is common in Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range. Males and females are similar in plumage but males have spurs on their legs and tend to be larger.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis jacksoni |
| Species Codes | jacfra2, JAFR, JASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jackson's Spurfowl belong to?
The Jackson's Spurfowl (Pternistis jacksoni) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Jackson's Spurfowl?
Jackson's spurfowl or Jackson's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in the highlands of Kenya and Uganda. Its preferred habitats include mountainous forests and stands of bamboo above 2000 m. It is common in Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range. Males and females are ...
Where can I report a Jackson's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Jackson's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jacfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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