Erckel's Spurfowl
Erckel's Spurfowl (<em>Pternistis erckelii</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Erckel's Spurfowl (Pternistis erckelii) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pternistis; binomial: Pternistis erckelii; authority: (Rüppell, 1835).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change from Francolin to Spurfowl follows Mandiwana-Neudani et al. (2019).
