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Shelley's Francolin

Scleroptila shelleyi

Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies: S. s. uluensis S. s. macarthuri S. s. shelleyi

Shelley's Francolin
Photo: Alan Manson · CC BY-SA 2.0

Overview

Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies:

S. s. uluensis
S. s. macarthuri
S. s. shelleyi

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References

  1. GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
  2. Wikipedia — Shelley's francolin Wikipedia

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