About the Ring-necked Francolin
The ring-necked francolin is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Rarer than previously believed, it was uplisted from a species of Least Concern to Near Threatened status in the 2007 IUCN Red List. This status persisted until the most recent assessment on 8th July 2024, when it was returned to Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Scleroptila streptophora |
| Species Codes | rinfra2, RNFR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ring-necked Francolin belong to?
The Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ring-necked Francolin?
The Ring-necked Francolin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ring-necked Francolin?
The ring-necked francolin is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Rarer than previously believed, it was uplisted from a species of Least Concern to Near Threatened status in the 2007 IUCN Red List. This status persisted unt...
Where can I report a Ring-necked Francolin sighting?
You can log sightings of Ring-necked Francolin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rinfra2, or on iNaturalist.
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