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Photo of Swainson's Francolin (Pternistis swainsonii)

Swainson's Francolin

Pternistis swainsonii

Swainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In the Shona language in Zimbabwe, this bird is called the chikwari and is considered a delicacy by outdoor and hunting enthusiasts.

Swainson's spurfowl was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.

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Photo credit: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE

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