flushed bird in rapid flight; note the belly pattern (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
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African (or Grey-winged) Francolin
Scleroptila africana
Native Range:
Africa
Notes:
a species endemic to South Africa where it inhabits sand plains and montane grasslands; usually found in coveys of about 3-8 birds; when flushed these birds fly fast and strong but tire quickly and then land to continue their preferred terrestrial behavior.
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