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Heuglin's Francolin

Pternistis icterorhynchus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キバシシャコ
Chinese 黃嘴鷓鴣
Spanish Francolín piquigualdo
French Francolin à bec jaune
German Gelbschnabelfrankolin
Portuguese francolim-de-bico-amarelo
Russian Желтоклювый турач

Similar Species in Pternistis

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Clapperton's Francolin
Pternistis clappertoni
Least Concern
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Hartlaub's Spurfowl
Pternistis hartlaubi
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
Least Concern
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Gray-striped Francolin
Pternistis griseostriatus
Least Concern
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Harwood's Francolin
Pternistis harwoodi
Near Threatened
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Handsome Francolin
Pternistis nobilis
Least Concern
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Hildebrandt's Francolin
Pternistis hildebrandti
Least Concern
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Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
Least Concern
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गैलीफ़ॉर्मेस
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Pternistis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heuglin's Francolin?
The scientific name of Heuglin's Francolin is Pternistis icterorhynchus. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.
What is the conservation status of Heuglin's Francolin?
Heuglin's Francolin (Pternistis icterorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heuglin's Francolin live?
Heuglin's Francolin is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Heuglin's Francolin belong to?
Heuglin's Francolin (Pternistis icterorhynchus) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Heuglin's Francolin endangered?
No, Heuglin's Francolin (Pternistis icterorhynchus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Heuglin's Francolin belong to?
Heuglin's Francolin (Pternistis icterorhynchus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Heuglin's Francolin?
The closest relatives of Heuglin's Francolin in the genus Pternistis include Cape Spurfowl, Clapperton's Francolin, Hartlaub's Spurfowl, Gray-breasted Spurfowl, Gray-striped Francolin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pternistis — 20 Species

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Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
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Clapperton's Francolin
Pternistis clappertoni
LC 🐾
Hartlaub's Spurfowl
Pternistis hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Spurfowl
Pternistis rufopictus
LC 🐾
Gray-striped Francolin
Pternistis griseostriatus
LC 🐾
Harwood's Francolin
Pternistis harwoodi
NT 🐾
Handsome Francolin
Pternistis nobilis
LC
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Heuglin's Francolin
Pternistis icterorhynchus
LC
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Hildebrandt's Francolin
Pternistis hildebrandti
LC 🐾
Jackson's Francolin
Pternistis jacksoni
LC 🐾
Natal Spurfowl
Pternistis natalensis
LC 🐾
Mount Cameroon Francolin
Pternistis camerunensis
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Ahanta Francolin
Pternistis ahantensis
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Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Spurfowl
Pternistis afer
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Black-fronted Francolin
Pternistis atrifrons
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Erckel's Francolin
Pternistis erckelii
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Scaly Francolin
Pternistis squamatus
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Swainson's Spurfowl
Pternistis swainsonii
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Swierstra's Francolin
Pternistis swierstrai
EN
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