About the Heuglin's Spurfowl
Heuglin's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. The German explorer Theodor von Heuglin first described the species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis icterorhynchus |
| Species Codes | heufra1, HESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heuglin's Spurfowl belong to?
The Heuglin's Spurfowl (Pternistis icterorhynchus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Heuglin's Spurfowl?
Heuglin's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. The German explorer Theodor von Heuglin first described the species....
Where can I report a Heuglin's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Heuglin's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heufra1, or on iNaturalist.
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