Schlegel's francolin
Schlegel's francolin (Peliperdix schlegelii) 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.[1]
| Schlegel's francolin | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Genus: | Peliperdix |
| Species: | P. schlegelii |
| Binomial name | |
| Peliperdix schlegelii Heuglin, 1863 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Francolinus schlegelii | |
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Peliperdix schlegelii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22678744A92786646. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22678744A92786646.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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