Grey-breasted Francolin
Pternistis rufopictus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusPternistis (African Spurfowl)
- SpeciesPternistis rufopictus (Grey-breasted Francolin)
About the Grey-breasted Francolin
The grey-breasted spurfowl or grey-breasted francolin (Pternistis rufopictus) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found only in Tanzania. The grey-breasted spurfowl was described by the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow in 1887 and given its current binomial name Pternistis rufopictus. The specific epithet combines the Latin rufus meaning "red" and pictus meaning "painted". A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2019 found that the grey-breasted spurfowl is sister to the red-necked spurfowl. The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.
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Recent sightings of Grey-breasted Francolin in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grey-breasted Francolin in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Grey-breasted Francolin sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 792 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grey-breasted Francolin in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
April has the highest sighting rate for Grey-breasted Francolin in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.