About the Shelley's Francolin
Shelley's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies:S. s. uluensis S. s. macarthuri S. s. shelleyi
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Scleroptila shelleyi |
| Species Codes | shefra1, SHFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shelley's Francolin belong to?
The Shelley's Francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Shelley's Francolin?
Shelley's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies:S. s. uluensis S. s. macarthuri S. s. shelleyi ...
Where can I report a Shelley's Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Shelley's Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shefra1, or on iNaturalist.
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