Orange River Francolin

Overview

Orange River Francolin (Scleroptila gutturalis) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Scleroptila; binomial: Scleroptila gutturalis; authority: (Rüppell, 1835).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

The name gutturalis (Rüppell, 1835) has priority over levalliantoides (Smith, A, 1836) when the two taxa are considered conspecific, as here.