Shelley's francolin
Species of bird
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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:[2]
- S. s. uluensis
- S. s. macarthuri
- S. s. shelleyi
| Shelley's francolin | |
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| Illustration by Keulemans, 1893 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Genus: | Scleroptila |
| Species: | S. shelleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Scleroptila shelleyi (Ogilvie-Grant, 1890) | |
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Distribution and habitat
It is found in grassy woodlands and grasslands in Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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