Shelley’s Francolin

The Shelley's Francolin is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley.

The Shelley’s Francolin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Nothing known about the Shelley’s Francolin

Order : Galliformes
Family : Phasianidae
Genus : Francolinus
Species : shelleyi
Authority : Ogilvie-Grant, 1891