Shelley's Francolin
Scleroptila shelleyi
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Phasianidae
Shelley's Francolin.
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Scleroptila shelleyi
Category
birds
Family
Phasianidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 488 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding shelley's francolin in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 50%; invertebrates 30%; seeds 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
MozambiqueSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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