Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Red-billed Spurfowl
Pternistis adspersus
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The red-billed spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus), also known as the red-billed francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in size. Males are larger, measuring 38 cm (15 in) in length and weighing 340–635 g (12.0–22.4 oz), whereas females measure 33 cm (13 in) in length and weigh 340–549 g (12.0–19.4 oz).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Angola to Namibia, Botswana, southwestern Zambia, and western Zimbabwe.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-billed 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.
