Djibouti francolin / Wacholderfrankolin (Pternistis ochropectus)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Pternistis (Pternistis); Subfamily Perdicinae (Perdicinae); Family Turkeys (Phasianidae)
General: The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus) is a bird species in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is critically endangered and found only in Djibouti, a nation in the Horn of Africa. This species is grayish-brown overall with white stripes and streaks on its underparts which become finer towards the upperparts. It has black markings on the head and a gray crown and has a short tail. It is 35 cm (1.15 ft) in length, and weighs 940 g (33 oz). [more]