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 13.1 recognized the following subspecies:
- S. s. uluensis
- S. s. macarthuri
- S. s. shelleyi
Distribution and habitat
It is found in grassy woodlands and grasslands in Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Scleroptila shelleyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22728223A94975456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22728223A94975456.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
External links
- Shelley's Francolin - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds
