Pternistis
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| Scientific name | Pternistis |
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| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Phasianidae |
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| ID | 2004510 |
About Pternistis
Pternistis is a genus of galliform birds formerly classified in the francolin group of the partridge subfamily of the pheasant family. They are described as "partridge-francolins" in literature establishing their phylogenetic placement outside the monophyletic assemblage of true francolins.