Swainson's Spurfowl Francolin With Ruffled Feathers
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 Francolin With Ruffled Feathers
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 Francolin With Ruffled Feathers
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