Ahanta Spurfowl
Ahanta Spurfowl (<em>Pternistis ahantensis</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Ahanta Spurfowl (Pternistis ahantensis) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pternistis; binomial: Pternistis ahantensis; authority: (Temminck, 1854).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat as monotypic; includes hopkinsoni (Mandiwana-Neudani et al. 2019). Change from Francolin to Spurfowl follows Mandiwana-Neudani et al. (2019).
