Chestnut-naped Spurfowl
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    Chestnut-naped Spurfowl

    Pternistis castaneicollis

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The chestnut-naped spurfowl is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. At 33–37 cm (13–15 in) in length and weighing 550–1,200 g (19–42 oz), it is a large species of spurfowl. It is found in Ethiopia and Somaliland. The population is believed to be stable but according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) there is insufficient data to make an estimate of the population.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Chestnut-naped Spurfowl. Sightings recorded in 4 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Bale Mountains National ParkBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Hanto East Controlled Hunting AreaBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Hanto West Controlled Hunting AreaBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
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