About the Crested Francolin
The crested francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southern Africa. One of its subspecies, Ortygornis sephaena rovuma, is sometimes considered a separate species, Kirk's francolin.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Ortygornis sephaena |
| Species Codes | crefra2, CRFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Francolin belong to?
The Crested Francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Crested Francolin?
The crested francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southern Africa. One of its subspecies, Ortygornis sephaena rovuma, is sometimes considered a separate species, Kirk's francolin....
Where can I report a Crested Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crefra2, or on iNaturalist.
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