Scaly Spurfowl
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    Scaly Spurfowl

    Pternistis squamatus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The scaly spurfowl is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Scaly Spurfowl. Sightings recorded in 18 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Chebera Churchura National ParkSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Rwenzori Mountains National ParkWestern Rift Valley & Crater Lakes, Uganda
    Rare
    West Africa
    Kilum IjimWestern Highlands & Border Forests, Cameroon
    Rare
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