About the Red-necked Spurfowl
The red-necked spurfowl or red-necked francolin, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae that is a resident species in southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis afer |
| Species Codes | renfra1, RNSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-necked Spurfowl belong to?
The Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red-necked Spurfowl?
The red-necked spurfowl or red-necked francolin, is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae that is a resident species in southern Africa....
Where can I report a Red-necked Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-necked Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code renfra1, 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
1,857
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