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Double-spurred Francolin

Pternistis bicalcaratus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Galliformes (อันดับไก่)

Species

Pternistis bicalcaratus (Double-spurred Francolin)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フタツケズメシャコ

Chinese 双距鹧鸪

Spanish Francolín biespolado

French Francolin à double éperon

German Doppelspornfrankolin

Portuguese choca

Russian Двушпоровый турач

Similar Species in Pternistis

Clapperton's Francolin

Pternistis clappertoni

Hartlaub's Spurfowl

Pternistis hartlaubi

Gray-breasted Spurfowl

Pternistis rufopictus

Gray-striped Francolin

Pternistis griseostriatus

Harwood's Francolin

Pternistis harwoodi

Near Threatened

Handsome Francolin

Pternistis nobilis

Heuglin's Francolin

Pternistis icterorhynchus

Pternistis capensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Double-spurred Francolin?

The scientific name of Double-spurred Francolin is Pternistis bicalcaratus. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.

What is the conservation status of Double-spurred Francolin?

Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Double-spurred Francolin live?

Double-spurred Francolin is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Double-spurred Francolin belong to?

Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

Is Double-spurred Francolin endangered?

No, Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Double-spurred Francolin belong to?

Double-spurred Francolin (Pternistis bicalcaratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Double-spurred Francolin?

The closest relatives of Double-spurred 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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Pternistis capensis

Clapperton's Francolin

Pternistis clappertoni

Hartlaub's Spurfowl

Pternistis hartlaubi

Gray-breasted Spurfowl

Pternistis rufopictus

Gray-striped Francolin

Pternistis griseostriatus

Harwood's Francolin

Pternistis harwoodi

Handsome Francolin

Pternistis nobilis

Heuglin's Francolin

Pternistis icterorhynchus

Hildebrandt's Francolin

Pternistis hildebrandti

Jackson's Francolin

Pternistis jacksoni

Pternistis natalensis

Mount Cameroon Francolin

Pternistis camerunensis

Ahanta Francolin

Pternistis ahantensis

Red-billed Spurfowl

Pternistis adspersus

Red-necked Spurfowl

Pternistis afer

Black-fronted Francolin

Pternistis atrifrons

Erckel's Francolin

Pternistis erckelii

Scaly Francolin

Pternistis squamatus

Swainson's Spurfowl

Pternistis swainsonii

Swierstra's Francolin

Pternistis swierstrai

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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