Scleroptila shelleyi
Scleroptila shelleyi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="scleroptila-shelleyi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Scleroptila shelleyi (Shelley's francolin) is a ground-dwelling gamebird in the family Phasianidae, native to open grasslands of southern Africa, known for its distinctive call and cryptic brown plumage suited to terrestrial foraging.
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| Discovery Location | South Africa |
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Where were Scleroptila shelleyi fossils found?
Fossils of Scleroptila shelleyi were found in South Africa.
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