Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Scleroptila elgonensis |
| Codes | moofra3, ELFR |
Identification
The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family within the order Galliformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Scleroptila elgonensis
Family: Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Order: Galliformes
eBird Code: moofra3