Red-wing Francolin
Scleroptila levaillantii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusScleroptila (Pale-throated Francolins)
- SpeciesScleroptila levaillantii (Red-wing Francolin)
About the Red-wing Francolin
The red-winged francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Elgon francolin (Francolinus elgonensis) may be a hybrid between the red-winged francolin and the moorland francolin. Red-winged Francolin - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-wing Francolin in Akagera National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 6 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 7 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 9 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 11 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-wing Francolin in Akagera National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-wing Francolin sighting in Akagera National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-wing Francolin in Akagera National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Red-wing Francolin in Akagera National Park in our monthly data.