About the Handsome Spurfowl
The handsome spurfowl is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is a large, up to 35 cm long, terrestrial forest bird with a dark reddish brown plumage, grey head, red bill and legs, brown iris, bare red orbital skin and rufous grey below. Both sexes are similar. The female is slightly smaller than male. The young has duller plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis nobilis |
| Species Codes | hanfra2, HASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
The Handsome Spurfowl (Pternistis nobilis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Handsome Spurfowl?
The handsome spurfowl is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is a large, up to 35 cm long, terrestrial forest bird with a dark reddish brown plumage, grey head, red bill and legs, brown iris, bare red orbital skin and rufous grey below. Both sexes are similar. The female is slig...
Where can I report a Handsome Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Handsome Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hanfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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