Scleroptila shelleyi

Scleroptila shelleyi

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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Lieu de découverte 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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