Swainson's Spurfowl (Pternistis swainsonii) or Swainson's Francolin (Francolinus swainsonii) as they were previously called, have long spurs on the legs. They are the only red-necked francolins with black legs and a black bill. This magnificent specimen, showing ruffled brown feathers, was photographed just after first light on a very cold morning.
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photographer:
Joan Ryder Rathband FRPS FPSSA
Swainson's Spurfowl (Pternistis swainsonii) or Swainson's Francolin (Francolinus swainsonii) as they were previously called, have long spurs on the legs. They are the only red-necked francolins with black legs and a black bill. This magnificent specimen, showing ruffled brown feathers, was photographed just after first light on a very cold morning.
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
Ref:
Date:
Location:
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photographer:
Joan Ryder Rathband FRPS FPSSA
Swainson's Spurfowl (Pternistis swainsonii) or Swainson's Francolin (Francolinus swainsonii) as they were previously called, have long spurs on the legs. They are the only red-necked francolins with black legs and a black bill. This magnificent specimen, showing ruffled brown feathers, was photographed just after first light on a very cold morning.
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
Ref:
Date:
Location:
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photographer:
Joan Ryder Rathband FRPS FPSSA