The Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin (Pternistis natalensis ) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Terrestrial

Not a migrant

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Photos with Natal spurfowl

Mazhou Camping Site, Mapungubwe NP, Limpopo, SOUTH AFRICA

S39 North of Ratelpan, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA

Natal Spurfowl (or Natal Francolin), Pternistis natalensis, at Punda Maria area, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Natal Spurfowl (or Natal Francolin), Pternistis natalensis, at Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa

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Distribution

Geography

Continents

Africa

Countries

South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Regions

Eswatini

Biogeographical realms

Afrotropical

Biome

Forest

Natal spurfowl

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H1-5 South of Letaba, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Terrestrial,

Seasonal behavior

Not a migrant

Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Natal Spurfowl (or Natal Francolin), Pternistis natalensis at Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa

Population

Population Trend

Stable

POPULATION STATUS

Least concern (LC)

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References

1. Natal spurfowl Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natal_spurfowl

2. Natal spurfowl on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22678831/92790642

3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/695160