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Where to see Crested Francolin in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Crested Francolins often prefer to run through cover rather than fly when disturbed, using their camouflage and speed to escape predators.
Also known as: Francolin, Kuiffisant
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