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Image of <i>Francolinus nahani</i> Dubois 1905

Francolinus nahani Dubois 1905

Conservation Status

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Endangered

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2011, BirdLife International
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Cooleman, Stijn

Description

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Distribution

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Eastern DR Congo and central and western Uganda (in a few localities throughout its highly fragmented distribution)

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Cooleman, Stijn

Habitat

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Lowland primary forest, preferring riverine or swampy areas

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Cooleman, Stijn

Morphology

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Black underparts with conspicious white spots. Black-and-brown mottled upperparts. White chin. Red base of bill and naked skin around eye. Unspurred, red legs.

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Cooleman, Stijn

Size

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23-26 cm

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2011, BirdLife International
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Cooleman, Stijn