🌿Native Nature

Handsome Spurfowl

Pternistis nobilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Pternistis

About

The handsome francolin (Pternistis nobilis) is a large, up to 35 cm long, terrestrial forest francolin with a dark reddish brown plumage, grey head, red bill and legs, brown iris, bare red orbital skin and rufous grey below. Both sexes are similar. The female is slightly smaller than male. The young has duller plumage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Handsome Spurfowl?
The scientific name of Handsome Spurfowl is Pternistis nobilis.
What is the conservation status of Handsome Spurfowl?
The Handsome Spurfowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the family Phasianidae.
What genus does Handsome Spurfowl belong to?
Handsome Spurfowl belongs to the genus Pternistis.