Yellow-necked Spurfowl

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Pternistis leucoscepus

Yellow-necked Spurfowl, a reference photo
Photo: Christophe Eyquem · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

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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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-necked Spurfowl being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Species
Pternistis leucoscepus

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