The Singing Francolin!
The crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. It is found in woodland and wooded savanna in a distribution extending from Ethiopia down to the northern regions of southern Africa.
Can be distinguished from other francolins by the broad white eye-stripe contrasting with the dark head, combined with the white throat. Its habit of cocking its tail is also a useful distinguishing feature.
Female and juvenile are less boldly marked than the male and lack the long, upcurved leg spur of the male.
Female and juvenile are less boldly marked than the male and lack the long, up-curved leg spur of the male.
This beautiful Crested Francolin was singing it's heart out for it's mate and was photographed in an early morning game drive in the semi-arid area of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.
The Singing Francolin!
The crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. It is found in woodland and wooded savanna in a distribution extending from Ethiopia down to the northern regions of southern Africa.
Can be distinguished from other francolins by the broad white eye-stripe contrasting with the dark head, combined with the white throat. Its habit of cocking its tail is also a useful distinguishing feature.
Female and juvenile are less boldly marked than the male and lack the long, upcurved leg spur of the male.
Female and juvenile are less boldly marked than the male and lack the long, up-curved leg spur of the male.
This beautiful Crested Francolin was singing it's heart out for it's mate and was photographed in an early morning game drive in the semi-arid area of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.