White ring neck Partridge (scientific name: Scleroptila whytei) foreign name Whyte' s Francolin, no subspecies.White-necked partridges are land birds that usually gather in pairs or family groups. Flies fast when in danger, but usually runs around in panic. It feeds mainly on the roots and bulbs...
The ringnecked Partridge (Scleroptila streptophora) is Ring-necked Francolin, no subspecies.It gathers in small groups and flies very fast, but usually runs to cover when frightened. It feeds mainly on insects and plant seeds, and enters agricultural fields where it feeds on weeds, crops, and insect...
Xie's Partridge (scientific name: Scleroptila shelleyi) foreign name Shelley' S. Francolin, there are 3 subspecies.The Partridge is commonly found in various grasslands and woodlands in Africa. Open wooded mountain and savannah. Land birds, when in danger, fly quickly, but usually run away i...
The Highland ringnecked Partridge (Scleroptila psilolaema) is Moorland Francolin, no subspecies.Highland ringnecked partridges are usually grouped in pairs or family groups. It is a particularly timid and cautious bird, preferring to forage near bushes rather than in the open. If it sees a dangerous...
The Red-winged Francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) has three subspecies.The red-winged ringnecked partridge is a land bird and is a timid and extremely cautious bird. Despite prowling for food at certain times of the day, they are rarely observed and are only known to be active from their calls. Th...
The Orange River Partridge (Scleroptila gutturalis) is known as Orange River Francolin and has four subspecies.The Orange River ringnecked partridge is a land bird and can live in colonies of up to 10-12 individuals. Flies fast when in danger, but usually runs around in panic. Forage for insects and...
Partridge finschi (scientific name: Scleroptila finschi) foreign name Finsch' s Francolin, no subspecies.The partridge is a land bird that flies quickly when in danger, but usually runs away in panic. Scour the ground for insects and plant seeds, feeding on weeds, roots, seeds, young leaves and...
The Partridge Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) has no subspecies.Elgon ring-necked partridges are usually grouped in pairs or family groups. Are particularly timid and cautious birds. If it sees a dangerous situation, it will quickly run into the low grass and only come out when the intruder...
The gray-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra) has no subspecies.The Partridge is mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. It feeds on bulbs and roots, especially those of lycoris, sedges and irises, as well as a small number of plant leaves and seeds, insects and invertebrates.Listed on...