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Red-necked Spurfowl

Pternistis afer

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 afer (Red-necked Spurfowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカノドシャコ
Chinese 紅喉鷓鴣
Spanish Francolín gorjirrojo
French Francolin à gorge rouge
German Rotkehlfrankolin
Portuguese francolim-de-gola-vermelha
Russian Красногорлый 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 Red-necked Spurfowl?
The scientific name of Red-necked Spurfowl is Pternistis afer. It belongs to the genus Pternistis.
What is the conservation status of Red-necked Spurfowl?
Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-necked Spurfowl live?
Red-necked Spurfowl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Red-necked Spurfowl belong to?
Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) belongs to the genus Pternistis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Red-necked Spurfowl endangered?
No, Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-necked Spurfowl belong to?
Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Red-necked Spurfowl?
The closest relatives of Red-necked 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
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Natal Spurfowl
Pternistis natalensis
LC 🐾
Mount Cameroon Francolin
Pternistis camerunensis
EN 🐾
Ahanta Francolin
Pternistis ahantensis
LC 🐾
Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
LC
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Red-necked Spurfowl
Pternistis afer
LC
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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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