Elgon Francolin
Scleroptila elgonensis
Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
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The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 478 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Scleroptila
- Species elgonensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 478 g
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Elgon Francolin feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Elgon Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e Uganda to c Kenya.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 478 g, with a wing length of about 17.2 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 18,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Elgon Francolin?
The Elgon Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 478 g.
Where does the Elgon Francolin live?
The Elgon Francolin is found across Africa with a range covering AF e Uganda to c Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Elgon Francolin belong to?
The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Elgon Francolin eat?
The Elgon Francolin feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Elgon Francolin migrate?
The Elgon Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Elgon Francolin endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Elgon Francolin's range?
The Elgon Francolin has a mapped global range of about 18,000 km².
Conservation
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