About the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl
The Chestnut-naped Spurfowl (Pternistis castaneicollis) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chnfra2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis castaneicollis |
| Species Codes | chnfra2, CNFR, CNSP, CNFS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl belong to?
The Chestnut-naped Spurfowl (Pternistis castaneicollis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-naped Spurfowl?
The Chestnut-naped Spurfowl is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-naped Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-naped Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chnfra2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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