
Swainson's Spurfowl
The Swainson's spurfowl, Swainson's francolin or chikwari (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Spesie-insigte
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Curve from 1,611 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Swainson's Spurfowl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
1,611 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die Swainson's Spurfowl aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor Limpopo
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Voëlkykervriendelik · Woud-bioom
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Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
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Savanne-bioom · Giraffe · Cheetah
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Savanne-bioom
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Voëlkykervriendelik · Savanne-bioom
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Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
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Savanne-bioom
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Savanne-bioom · Ana tree
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Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
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Savanne-bioom · Flaky bark thorn · Leadwood
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Savanne-bioom · Blue wildebeest · Cheetah
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Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
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Savanne-bioom · Knobthorn · Leadwood
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Savanne-bioom · Delagoa thorn · Knobthorn
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iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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Wanneer en waar om die Swainson's Spurfowl te vind
Gashere het die Swainson's Spurfowl gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs Kruger National Park.
Beste tye van die dag
- Die eerste ure ná sonop, en laatmiddag. Voëls roep en vreet meestal in die koelte.
- Middaguur. Stiller, veral in die somerhitte.
Hoe om te kyk
Ry self
Jou eie voertuig en pas, op die park se paaie.
Waar gashere dit aanteken
Spesie
Pternistis swainsonii
Waarnemings
1,611
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die Swainson's Spurfowl op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Swainson's Spurfowl in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Swainson's Spurfowl at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Swainson's Spurfowl in South Africa?
The Swainson's Spurfowl is most recorded in Mpumalanga (47% of records), Limpopo (28% of records), Gauteng (14% of records), based on 1,611 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the Swainson's Spurfowl on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Swainson's Spurfowl?
The Swainson's Spurfowl is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Swainson's Spurfowl?
The Swainson's spurfowl, Swainson's francolin or chikwari (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In the Shona language in Zimbabwe this bird is called the chikwari and is considered a delicacy by outdoor and hunting enthusiasts.
























