Grey-winged Francolin

Grey-winged Francolin

Scleroptila afra

Silhouette: Francesco Veronesi (vectorized by T. Michal Keesey) · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Addo Elephant National Park
5 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
32 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Grey-winged Francolin

The grey-winged francolin (Scleroptila afra) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Media related to Scleroptila afra at Wikimedia Commons Grey-winged Francolin - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds

Grey-winged francolin Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Golden Gate Highlands National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
2 Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%
3 Table Mountain National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
<5%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Grey-winged Francolin in Addo Elephant National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-winged Francolin sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Grey-winged Francolin in Addo Elephant National Park?

April has the highest sighting rate for Grey-winged Francolin in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.

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