Natal Spurfowl

Overview

Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pternistis; binomial: Pternistis natalensis; authority: (Smith, A, 1833).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes neavei (Mandiwana-Neudani et al. 2019).