Scaly Spurfowl

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Scaly Spurfowl (<em>Pternistis squamatus</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pternistis; binomial: Pternistis squamatus; authority: (Cassin, 1857).

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).

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