Least ConcernLegendaryInvertebratesForestScrapeMedium · 269 g
About the Latham's Francolin
Latham's francolin or the forest francolin, is a species of bird in the francolin group of the family Phasianidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Peliperdix. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.
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What the Latham's Francolin sounds like
Recording: Ben Phalan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via xeno-canto
Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in February · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Malayan Peacock-PheasantPolyplectron malacenseIt is one of the shortest-tailed peacock-pheasants.
White-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingicaThe white-necklaced partridge is 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long and weighs about 253 g (8.9 oz).
Blue Eared PheasantCrossoptilon auritumThe blue eared pheasant is around 96 cm (38 in) long (including the 49–56 cm (19–22 in) tail); males weigh 1700–2110 g, and females 1450–1880 g.
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