About the Swierstra's Spurfowl
Swierstra's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Angola in the rapidly shrinking Afromontane forests of peaks such as Mount Moco and Mount Soque.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis swierstrai |
| Species Codes | swifra2, SWSP |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swierstra's Spurfowl belong to?
The Swierstra's Spurfowl (Pternistis swierstrai) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Swierstra's Spurfowl?
The Swierstra's Spurfowl is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Swierstra's Spurfowl?
Swierstra's spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Angola in the rapidly shrinking Afromontane forests of peaks such as Mount Moco and Mount Soque....
Where can I report a Swierstra's Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Swierstra's Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swifra2, or on iNaturalist.
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