Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Erckel’s Spurfowl
Pternistis erckelii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
Erckel's spurfowl (Pternistis erckelii), also known as Erckel's francolin, is a species of game bird in the family Phasianidae.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Sudan and highlands of northern Eritrea and northwestern Ethiopia; introduced to Hawaii.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Erckel'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.
