About the Moorland Francolin
The moorland francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Scleroptila psilolaema |
| Species Codes | moofra2, MOFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moorland Francolin belong to?
The Moorland Francolin (Scleroptila psilolaema) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moorland Francolin?
The Moorland Francolin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moorland Francolin?
The moorland francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae....
Where can I report a Moorland Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Moorland Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moofra2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
21
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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