Schlegel’s Francolin
Campocolinus schlegelii
Schlegel's Francolin (Campocolinus schlegelii) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Schlegel’s Francolin (Campocolinus schlegelii) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 237 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Campocolinus
- Species schlegelii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 237 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Schlegel’s Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Schlegel’s Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Schlegel’s Francolin (Campocolinus schlegelii) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Cameroon to Sudan.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 237 g, with a wing length of about 12.8 cm and a tail of around 5.7 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Schlegel’s Francolin?
The Schlegel’s Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 237 g.
Where does the Schlegel’s Francolin live?
The Schlegel’s Francolin is found across Africa with a range covering AF Cameroon to Sudan, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Schlegel’s Francolin belong to?
The Schlegel’s Francolin (Campocolinus schlegelii) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Schlegel’s Francolin eat?
The Schlegel’s Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Schlegel’s Francolin migrate?
The Schlegel’s Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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