About the Latham's Francolin
Latham's francolin or the forest francolin, is a species of bird in the francolin group of the family Phasianidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Peliperdix. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Peliperdix lathami |
| Species Codes | forfra2, FOFR, LAFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Latham's Francolin belong to?
The Latham's Francolin (Peliperdix lathami) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Latham's Francolin?
Latham's francolin or the forest francolin, is a species of bird in the francolin group of the family Phasianidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Peliperdix. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Latham's Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Latham's Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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