Francolin Cape Agulhas, South Africa 20 Sept (1 Viewer)

Andy Hurley

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• Nov 13, 2017

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Hi,
is this a Grey-winged Francolin?
It was at Cape Agulhas, South Africa on 20th Sept

G-w Francolin is the only one present according to SASOL, but the colouration doesn't seem right in several respects.

Thanks for your help

 

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Andy Hurley

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• Nov 13, 2017

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Actually, it looks a lot like Cape Francolin in many respects.

 

rezMole

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• Nov 13, 2017

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Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)

 

Jos Stratford

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• Nov 13, 2017

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rezMole said:

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)

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aka Cape Francolin.

Bird in post one is this species.

 

Last edited: Nov 14, 2017

Andy Hurley

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• Nov 14, 2017

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rezMole said:

Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)

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Jos Stratford said:

aka Cape Francolin.

Bird is post one is this species.

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Thanks guys