Swainson's Francolin
Pternistis swainsonii
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,698
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Swainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae which is native to southern Africa. In the Shona language in Zimbabwe, this bird is called the chikwari or horwe and is considered a delicacy by outdoor and hunting enthusiasts. Swainson's spurfowl was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Swainson's spurfowl”.