About the Yellow-necked Spurfowl
The Yellow-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code yenspu1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis leucoscepus |
| Species Codes | yenspu1, YNSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-necked Spurfowl belong to?
The Yellow-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-necked Spurfowl?
The Yellow-necked Spurfowl is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Yellow-necked Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-necked Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yenspu1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
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