About the Harwood's Spurfowl
Harwood's spurfowl, also known as Harwood's Francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is a grey-brown bird with red bill and tail, and red bare skin around the eyes. Both sexes have similar coloring, although the female is paler in color with a more extensive buff belly.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis harwoodi |
| Species Codes | harfra4, HASP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Harwood's Spurfowl belong to?
The Harwood's Spurfowl (Pternistis harwoodi) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Harwood's Spurfowl?
The Harwood's Spurfowl is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Harwood's Spurfowl?
Harwood's spurfowl, also known as Harwood's Francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is a grey-brown bird with red bill and tail, and red bare skin around the eyes. Both sexes have similar coloring, although the female is paler in color with a more extensive buff belly....
Where can I report a Harwood's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Harwood's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code harfra4, or on iNaturalist.
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