Other Names: Pternistis natalensis

Subspecies: Two sometimes recognized; F. n. natalensis - Southern Zambia to coastal Nata; F. n. neavei - Northern Zambia to western Mozambique. A third race, thamnobium is not generally recognized.

Range: Zambia, Mozambique

Habitat: Dry woodlands.

Status in Wild: Locally common.

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• Francolinus natalensis Images - Images of this species located at the Phasianidae group on flickr.
• Natal Francolin - African Bird Image Database by African Bird Club/Birding Africa.
• Natal Francolin - Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page; Images & Sounds.
• Wikipedia - Natal Francolin - Wikipedia's species page.

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