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Shelley's Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi)

Shelley's Francolin

Scleroptila shelleyi

Least Concern

Overview

Shelley's francolin, Scleroptila shelleyi, is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List and is named after Sir Edward Shelley.

Habitat

The species inhabits grassy woodlands and grasslands. Its range includes Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Did you know?

The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, the cousin of George Ernest Shelley.

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