Red-necked Spurfowl
Pternistis afer
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Phasianidae
Red-necked Spurfowl.
R
Pternistis afer
Category
birds
Family
Phasianidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 455 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding red-necked spurfowl in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 70%; fruit 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.