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Natal Spurfowl

Pternistis natalensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Pternistis
Species
Pternistis natalensis (Natal Spurfowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナタールキジシャコ
Chinese 納塔爾鷓鴣
Spanish Francolín de Natal
French Francolin du Natal
German Natalfrankolin
Portuguese francolim-do-natal
Russian Натальский 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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Heuglin's Francolin
Pternistis icterorhynchus
Least Concern
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Cape Spurfowl
Pternistis capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natal Spurfowl?
The scientific name of Natal Spurfowl is Pternistis natalensis. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.
What is the conservation status of Natal Spurfowl?
Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Natal Spurfowl live?
Natal Spurfowl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Natal Spurfowl belong to?
Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Natal Spurfowl endangered?
No, Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Natal Spurfowl belong to?
Natal Spurfowl (Pternistis natalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Natal Spurfowl?
The closest relatives of Natal Spurfowl 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 🐾
Heuglin's Francolin
Pternistis icterorhynchus
LC 🐾
Hildebrandt's Francolin
Pternistis hildebrandti
LC 🐾
Jackson's Francolin
Pternistis jacksoni
LC
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Natal Spurfowl
Pternistis natalensis
LC
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Mount Cameroon Francolin
Pternistis camerunensis
EN 🐾
Ahanta Francolin
Pternistis ahantensis
LC 🐾
Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Spurfowl
Pternistis afer
LC 🐾
Black-fronted Francolin
Pternistis atrifrons
EN 🐾
Erckel's Francolin
Pternistis erckelii
LC 🐾
Scaly Francolin
Pternistis squamatus
LC 🐾
Swainson's Spurfowl
Pternistis swainsonii
LC 🐾
Swierstra's Francolin
Pternistis swierstrai
EN
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