Jackson's Spurfowl

Pternistis jacksoni (Ogilvie-Grant, 1891)

Jackson's Spurfowl, Pternistis jacksoni, lives in western and central Kenya, with its breeding range also reaching the border area of Uganda. It is a bird of highland country, especially mountain forest, bamboo and other upland habitats above 2000 m. It is most often recorded in places such as Mount Kenya and the Aberdare range. The species is recognised by its red bill and legs, and by the white edging on the underside feathers that sets off the chestnut plumage. Males and females look alike, though males carry leg spurs and are larger.

Order

Galliformes

Family

Phasianidae — Pheasants & Allies

Breeding range

Africa: w, c Kenya