Ring-necked Francolin
Scleroptila streptophora
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A medium-sized Phasianidae francolin (~385 g) of highland grassland, heath, and moorland in the Albertine Rift and East Africa. Characterised by a white throat and a bold black ring bordering it. Feeds on grass seeds, bulbs, and invertebrates. Often calls from prominent rocks. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Peso | 385,0 g | 13.58 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Brown above with buff shaft streaks; white underparts with bold black streaking; distinctive white throat bordered by dark necklace; white supercilium; red bill and legs. Sexes similar; montane highlands.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Resident of highland grassland, moorland, and montane scrub in the Cameroon Highlands, Congo, and east to Kenya and Tanzania.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, roots, invertebrates, and plant material in montane grassland and moorland of central Africa.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC.
Tamanho da postura
4-5
Som
Canto
Loud, strident 'keee-KRAAK-keee' calls; East African montane grassland species. Alarm is rapid explosive cackling when flushed from grass. Pairs call at dawn. Flight reveals rufous wing patches.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Scleroptila |
| Espécies | Scleroptila streptophora |
Distribution
Ring-necked Francolin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family