- Francolinus sephaena
Identification
32cm.
- Flecked white and brown
- Broad white superciliary stripe
Distribution
Southern Sudan, Ethiopia, western Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania (excluding western regions), Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, southern Angola, northern Namibia northern and eastern Botswana and north-eastern South Africa.
Taxonomy
Peliperdix vs. Francolinus
Sibley & Monroe (1996) placed this species in the genus Peliperdix, but this genus has not been recognized by Clements (2008) or Howard & Moore (2003), and the Opus follows in this consensus.
Habitat
Thicket, woodland and densely wooded savanna. Favours areas with sparse ground cover.
Behaviour
These are highly vocal birds which can be heard at intervals throughout the day as well as on bright moonlit nights.
The diet includes seeds and insects.
References
Kenya Birds
