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Ring-necked Francolin
Scleroptila streptophora
Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) — Gamebirds of Africa.
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The Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 385 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 streptophora
Quick facts
- Weight
- 385 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ring-necked Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Ring-necked Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Cameroon, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 385 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 6.3 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 216,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ring-necked Francolin?
The Ring-necked Francolin is a large bird that weighs around 385 g.
Where does the Ring-necked Francolin live?
The Ring-necked Francolin is found across Africa with a range covering AF Cameroon, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Ring-necked Francolin belong to?
The Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Ring-necked Francolin eat?
The Ring-necked Francolin is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Ring-necked Francolin migrate?
The Ring-necked Francolin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ring-necked 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 Ring-necked Francolin's range?
The Ring-necked Francolin has a mapped global range of about 216,000 km².
Conservation
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