Definition of Pternistes. Meaning of Pternistes. Synonyms of Pternistes

- Francolins are birds in the tribe Gallini that traditionally have been placed in the genus Francolinus, but now commonly are divided into multiple genera...
- The Cape spurfowl or Cape francolin (Pternistis capensis) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is endemic to southern Africa, where it...
- The red-billed spurfowl (Pternistis adspersus), also known as the red-billed francolin, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in...
- The Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin (Pternistis natalensis) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique...
- Hartlaub's spurfowl or Hartlaub's francolin (Pternistis hartlaubi) is a species of bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is endemic to the escarpment...
- Swainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae which is native to southern Africa....
- The grey-breasted spurfowl or grey-breasted francolin (Pternistis rufopictus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Tanzania...
- naturalist Johann Georg Wagler in 1832. The name is from the Ancient Gr**** pternistēs meaning "one who strikes with the heel". The type species was designated...
- (red-billed francolin), Pternistes adspersus Cape spurfowl (Cape francolin), Pternistes capensis Natal spurfowl (Natal francolin), Pternistes natalensis South...