Swainson's spurfowl

Swainson's spurfowl

Swainson's francolin

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Pternistis swainsonii

Swainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin (Pternistis swainsonii ) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In the Shona language in Zimbabwe, this bird is called the chikwari and is considered a delicacy by outdoor and hunting enthusiasts.

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Swainson's spurfowl was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.

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Distribution

Geography

Swainson's spurfowl habitat map
Swainson's spurfowl habitat map
Swainson's spurfowl
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Swainson's spurfowl Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swainson's_spurfowl
2. Swainson's spurfowl on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22678860/92792338
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/662980

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