Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Jackson’s Spurfowl
Pternistis jacksoni
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
Jackson's spurfowl or Jackson's francolin (Pternistis jacksoni) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in the highlands of Kenya and Uganda. Its preferred habitats include mountainous forests and stands of bamboo above 2000 m. It is common in Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of western and central Kenya.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Jackson's spurfowl
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
