About the Elgon Francolin
The Elgon francolin is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda to central Kenya.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Scleroptila elgonensis |
| Species Codes | moofra3, ELFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elgon Francolin belong to?
The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Elgon Francolin?
The Elgon francolin is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda to central Kenya....
Where can I report a Elgon Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Elgon Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moofra3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
1
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