Whyte's Francolin
Scleroptila whytei
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Phasianidae
Whyte's Francolin.
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Scleroptila whytei
Category
birds
Family
Phasianidae
Size
Average body mass: 488 g (BIRDBASE 2025).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding whyte's francolin in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Primary habitat: grassland (BIRDBASE 2025). Habitat breadth: 3 major habitat type(s).
Diet
Primarily herbivorous at trophic level, with an omnivorous feeding niche.
Behaviour
When to look
Diurnal (species-level profile).
Where to see it
Zambia
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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