Red-necked Spurfowl
Francolinus afer
| Size: | Up to 38 cms long |
| Habitat: | Woodland, bush, thickets |
| Feeding: | Seeds, insects |
The Red-necked Spurfowl, also called the Red-necked Francolin, is a member of the pheasant family.
Its plummage is mostly brown with white and black markings. This bird can be identified by its bare red throat, eye patches and legs.
This photo was taken in the Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
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