Ring-necked Francolin
Scleroptila streptophora
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusScleroptila (Pale-throated Francolins)
- SpeciesScleroptila streptophora (Ring-necked Francolin)
About the Ring-necked Francolin
The ring-necked francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Rarer than previously believed, it was uplisted from a species of Least Concern to Near Threatened status in the 2007 IUCN Red List. This status persisted until the most recent assessment on 8th July 2024, when it was returned to Least Concern.
"Ring-necked Francolin Scleroptila streptophora". BirdLife Species Factsheet. BirdLife International. Retrieved 4 June 2025. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ring-necked Francolin in Kidepo Valley 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 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 6 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ring-necked Francolin in Kidepo Valley National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ring-necked Francolin sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ring-necked Francolin in Kidepo Valley National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Ring-necked Francolin in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.