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Yellow-Necked Francolin
(Francolinus leucoscepus)
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![]() Francolinus leucoscepus |
Other Names: Pternistis leucoscepus, Yellow-necked Spurfowl, Yellow-throated Francolin
Subspecies: The races and geograpical variation of this species is debated. In the past, a number of races have been described, but recent data eliminates those and places this species into monotypic status.
Range: Eastern Africa.
Habitat: Arid Grasslands.
Status in Wild: Locally common and perhaps the most often seen francolin in east Africa.
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(l to r): 1, Jan Harteman.
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