Bird watching in Africa - Chestnut-naped Francolin (Pternistis castaneicollis)

The Chestnut-naped Francolin (Pternistis castaneicollis) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. At 33–37 cm and 550–1,200 g, it is a large species of francolin. It is found in Ethiopia and northern Somalia. There haven't been any fluctuations in the population but there isn't enough data to have a population count according to the IUCN.

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Length:

33 - 37 cm

Wingspan:

Weight:

550 - 1200 gr

Longevity:

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From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.

Listen to the Chestnut-naped Francolin

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Remarks from the Recordist

Calls from a unseen bird on the ground in open juniper woodland.

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Remarks from the Recordist

Natural vocalization; song from a distant bird in a boulder field in sparse juniper woodland just below treeline.

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2016.

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