Swainson's Francolin

The Swainson's Francolin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Swainson's Francolin Preens on a Branch - Pete's Pond, NGM wildcam, Feb 1, 2008 * * Add Video To Your Social Bookmarks Bookmark and Share Add comment - More

The Swainson's Francolin is all dark brown, streaked with black. It is a common species of more open country, preferring bushveld with open spaces, and farmland areas. It is not found in dense woodland or forested areas. It is usually seen singly or small parties. This francolin runs quickly when disturbed, and flies on whirring wings when flushed. It eats seeds, berries, shoots, bulbs, insects and molluscs. More

Great shot and this is the first photo of the Swainson's Francolin in the group www.flickr.com/groups/animalpedia/ . Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink ) view profile Lakerdog says: fantastic bird and photo Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink ) view profile Stavenn Pro User says: Seen in: Phasianidae: Grouse, pheasants and partridges/ Posted 9 months ago. More

The Swainson's Francolin (Pternistes swainsonii) is also called Swainson's Spurfowl (Francolinus swainsonii) by some authors. The species ranges across south and central Africa in woodlands, brushlands and farmlands. It has been widely introduced in many other areas. The one shown here was in Kruger National Park, South Africa, in January, 2006. The shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II & EF 500mm F/4L IS lens and 1.4X extender. More

Swainson's Francolin which has a magnificent plumage. More

Swainson's Francolin, a rare sight on Phinda so we were told by our ranger JD, our tracker Josiah and a LandCruiser full of CCAfrica rangers that happened to cross our path at just the right time. And yes, although you can't see them in the picture its legs are black. More