Moorland Francolin
Scleroptila psilolaema
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusScleroptila (Pale-throated Francolins)
- SpeciesScleroptila psilolaema (Moorland Francolin)
About the Moorland Francolin
The moorland francolin (Scleroptila psilolaema) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian montane moorlands. The Elgon francolin of the highlands of Kenya and Uganda was formerly considered a subspecies of S. psilolaema, but was split as a distinct species by the IUCN Red List and BirdLife International in 2014, and by the International Ornithological Congress in 2022 based on a 2019 study. Compared to the moorland francolin, the Elgon francolin is brighter (more rufescent) and lacks black spots to the throat, and also differs in vocalizations. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Moorland Francolin in Bale Mountains 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 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Moorland Francolin in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Moorland Francolin sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Moorland Francolin in Bale Mountains National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Moorland Francolin in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.