About the Crested Francolin
The Crested Francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code crefra2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Ortygornis sephaena |
| Species Codes | crefra2, CRFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Francolin belong to?
The Crested Francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Crested Francolin?
The Crested Francolin is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Crested Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crefra2, or on iNaturalist.