How big is an Elgon Francolin?

The Elgon Francolin is a large sized bird weighing about 478 g.

Where can you see an Elgon Francolin?

The Elgon Francolin occurs in 2 countries, including Kenya and Uganda.

What birds look similar to an Elgon Francolin?

The Elgon Francolin is most easily confused with the Finsch's Francolin, the Ring-necked Francolin and the Moorland Francolin.

Is the Elgon Francolin endangered?

The Elgon Francolin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Elgon Francolin

Scleroptila elgonensis

Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies · Galliformes · Legendary

The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 478 g. The Elgon francolin is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda to central Kenya.

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About the Elgon Francolin

The Elgon francolin is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda to central Kenya.

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Where it lives

Kenya Uganda

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does an Elgon Francolin look like?: The Elgon francolin is a francolin found in moorland at altitudes above 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) from eastern Uganda to central Kenya.
How big is an Elgon Francolin?: The Elgon Francolin is a large sized bird weighing about 478 g.
Where can you see an Elgon Francolin?: The Elgon Francolin occurs in 2 countries, including Kenya and Uganda.
What birds look similar to an Elgon Francolin?: The Elgon Francolin is most easily confused with the Finsch's Francolin, the Ring-necked Francolin and the Moorland Francolin.
Is the Elgon Francolin endangered?: The Elgon Francolin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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