About the Nahan's Partridge
Nahan's partridge, also known as the Nahan's francolin, is a bird traditionally placed in the family Phasianidae. As suggested by its alternative name, it was formerly believed to be a francolin and placed either in Francolinus or Pternistis, but it is now known that its closest relative is the stone partridge and together may in fact be the only African representatives of the New World quails (Odontophoridae).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | New World Quail (Odontophoridae) |
| Species | Ptilopachus nahani |
| Species Codes | nahfra2, NAPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nahan's Partridge belong to?
The Nahan's Partridge (Ptilopachus nahani) belongs to the New World Quail family (Odontophoridae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Nahan's Partridge?
The Nahan's Partridge is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Nahan's Partridge?
Nahan's partridge, also known as the Nahan's francolin, is a bird traditionally placed in the family Phasianidae. As suggested by its alternative name, it was formerly believed to be a francolin and placed either in Francolinus or Pternistis, but it is now known that its closest relative is the ston...
Where can I report a Nahan's Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Nahan's Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nahfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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