Erckel's francolin
| Erckel's francolin | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Genus: | Pternistis |
| Species: | P. erckelii |
| Binomial name | |
| Pternistis erckelii (Rüppell, 1835) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Francolinus erckelii | |
The Erckel's francolin (Pternistis erckelii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is native to Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan. In 1957 the species was also introduced to the Hawaiian islands.
Gallery
At Kauai, Hawaii
At Kauai, Hawaii
At Kauai, Hawaii
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2016). "Pternistis erckelii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22678865A92792571. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22678865A92792571.en. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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