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Red-billed Francolin (Pternistis adspersus)

Red Billed Francolin, Botswana
Red Billed Francolin, Botswana

About Red-billed Francolin (Pternistis adspersus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Turkey-like birds
  • Family: Grouse, Turkeys, and Allies

Population

The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be widespread to abundant (del Hoyo et al. 1994, Fuller et al. 2000).

Population Trend
Stable

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

Lifelists

Visits

  • 2002-12-06
    Chobe National Park - Suvuti, Botswana
    They were common in our campsite, and their call sounded like something that might eat you.
    Image from 2002-12-06