Natal Francolin

(Francolinus natalensis)

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Other Names: Pternistis natalensis

Subspecies/Range: Two sometimes recognized; F. n. natalensis - Southern Zambia to coastal Nata; F. n. neavei - Northern Zambia to western Mozambique. A third race, thamnobium is not generally recognized.

Habitat: Dry woodlands.

Status in Wild: Locally common.

Avicultural Data

Status in Aviculture: I have no information of this species in American aviaries.

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Photo Credits
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Any help with photos would be greatly appreciated; e-mail lophura@hughes.net if you can help.

• Johnsgard, P.A. 1988. The Quails, Partridges, and Francolins of the World. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
• Madge, S., McGowan, P. 2002. Pheasants, Partridges, and Grouse. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ.
• Robbins, G.E.S. 1998. Partridges & Francolins, their Conservation, Breeding & Management. World Pheasant Association.
• Sinclair, I., Ryan, P. 2003. Birds of Africa, South of the Sahara. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ.
• Sinclair, I., Hockey, P., Tarboton, W., 2002. Birds of Southern Africa. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ.

Links related to this species. Please note, links will open in a new window.

• Francolinus natalensis Images - Images of this species located at the Phasianidae group on flickr.
• Natal Francolin - African Bird Image Database by African Bird Club/Birding Africa.
• Natal Francolin - Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page; Images & Sounds.
• Wikipedia - Natal Francolin - Wikipedia's species page.