About the Yellow-necked Spurfowl
The yellow-necked spurfowl or yellow-necked francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. This species is named for the yellow patch found on its neck. Males of this species have been noted to have spurs on the back of their legs.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pternistis leucoscepus |
| Species Codes | yenspu1, YNSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-necked Spurfowl belong to?
The Yellow-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-necked Spurfowl?
The yellow-necked spurfowl or yellow-necked francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. This species is named for the yellow patch found on its neck. Males of this species have been noted to have s...
Where can I report a Yellow-necked Spurfowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-necked Spurfowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yenspu1, or on iNaturalist.
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