Swainson's spurfowl
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| In Kruger National Park, South Africa | |
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P. swainsonii
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| Pternistis swainsonii (Smith, 1836)
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The Swainson's spurfowl, Swainson's francolin or chikwari (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, 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.
Swainson's francolin was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Francolinus swainsonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.
External links
- (Swainson's spurfowl = ) Swainson's francolin - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds
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