Shelley's Francolin
Scleroptila shelleyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyPhasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies)
- GenusScleroptila (Pale-throated Francolins)
- SpeciesScleroptila shelleyi (Shelley's Francolin)
About the Shelley's Francolin
Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies: S. s. uluensis
S. s. macarthuri S. s. shelleyi It is found in grassy woodlands and grasslands in Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Shelley's Francolin - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Shelley's Francolin in Serengeti 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 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 5 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 7 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 8 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 10 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 13 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 14 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 15 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 16 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 17 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 18 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 19 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Shelley's Francolin in Serengeti National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Shelley's Francolin sighting in Serengeti National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shelley's Francolin in Serengeti National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Shelley's Francolin in Serengeti National Park in our monthly data.