Hartlaub's Spurfowl

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

Overview

Hartlaub's Spurfowl (Pternistis hartlaubi) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pternistis; binomial: Pternistis hartlaubi; authority: (Barboza du Bocage, 1869).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes ovambensis, bradfieldi and crypticus (Hockey et al. 2005; Mandiwana-Neudani et al. 2019).

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