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Photo of Yellow-necked Francolin (Pternistis leucoscepus)

Yellow-necked Francolin

Pternistis leucoscepus

The yellow-necked spurfowl or yellow-necked francolin (Pternistis leucoscepus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. This species is named for the yellow patch found on its neck. Males of this species have been noted to have spurs on the back of their legs.

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Photo credit: Christophe Eyquem

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