About the Natal Spurfowl
The Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis natalensis |
| Species Codes | natfra2, NASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Natal Spurfowl belong to?
The Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Natal Spurfowl?
The Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe....
Where can I report a Natal Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Natal Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code natfra2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
2,082
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