Schlegel's Francolin
Campocolinus schlegelii
The Schlegel's Francolin (Campocolinus schlegelii) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found only in Cameroon. Schlegel's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
About the Schlegel's Francolin
Schlegel's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, and South Sudan. According to the IUCN Red List, in which the species is rated as "least concern", the global population is unknown, but there have been no fluctuations in population.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, with peak activity in March. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Schlegel's Francolin look like?
- Schlegel's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
- Where can you see a Schlegel's Francolin?
- The Schlegel's Francolin is endemic to Cameroon, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Schlegel's Francolin?
- The Schlegel's Francolin is most easily confused with the White-throated Francolin and the Coqui Francolin.
- Is the Schlegel's Francolin endangered?
- The Schlegel's Francolin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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