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When to see Crested Francolin in Pilanesberg National Park
Crested Francolin are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Crested Francolin's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Crested Francolin in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Thlware, Moruleng and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld: good country for Crested Francolin.
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Crested Francolin
The crested francolin is a ground-dwelling gamebird of sub-Saharan Africa, commonly found in savanna, woodland, scrub and agricultural areas. It has intricately patterned brown and grey plumage, a distinctive crest and a strong, upright posture. It spends much of its time foraging on the ground, feeding on seeds, grains, shoots, fruits and insects. It is usually encountered in pairs or small family groups and is more often heard calling than seen clearly.
How to identify the Crested Francolin
Stocky ground-dwelling francolin with a distinctive black-and-white facial pattern, reddish-brown neck and breast, grey-brown back and a prominent erectile crest on the head. Usually encountered walking or running through dense vegetation rather than flying.
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