Red-winged Francolin
Scleroptila levaillantii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="scleroptila-levaillantii"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-winged Francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.5 cm and a weight of 448.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium Phasianidae francolin (~449 g) of montane grassland and open country in eastern and southern Africa. Rufous-red wing patches are conspicuous in flight. Inhabits high-altitude open grassland. Feeds on grass seeds, tubers, and invertebrates. Calls loudly in the morning; forms loose groups. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 32,5 cm | 12.8 in |
| Gewicht | 448,75 g | 15.83 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown above with buff shaft streaks; white-streaked dark brown underparts; rufous-chestnut primaries diagnostic in flight; white throat; red bill; red legs in male, yellow in female. Grassland species.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Resident of highland grassland and montane scrub in eastern South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape) and Lesotho.
Diet & Feeding
Forages for seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in South African grassland and fynbos; scratches soil.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22 days.
Gelegegröße
3-5
Lautgebung
Gesang
Ringing, emphatic 'keee-KRAK-keee' call series; S African highland grassland species. Alarm is explosive cackling with flush; rufous wing patches visible in flight. Pairs call antiphonally at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Scleroptila |
| Arten | Scleroptila levaillantii |
Distribution
Red-winged Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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