Subfamily Perdicinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Pternistis | |
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Similar Natal spurfowl, Bird, Pternistis, Cape spurfowl, Red‑billed spurfowl |
The Swainson's spurfowl, Swainson's francolin or chikwari (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, 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 francolin was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
Ngm africa wildcam swainson s spurfowl





References
Swainson's spurfowl Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA