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Swierstra´s Francolin no 1 in hand

Swierstra´s Francolin no 1 in hand - Adult female

Photographer

» Ursula Franke-Bryson

Location

» Tundavala

Country image taken

» Angola

Date

» July, 2010

Equipment

» Ricoh CX3

Bird Species

»Pternistis swierstrai - Swierstra's Spurfowl

Bird Species (French)

»Francolin de Swierstra

Bird Family

»Phasianidae - Pheasants & Allies

Bird Group

»Galliformes Francolin, Guineafowl

Bird Status

» Vulnerable

Remarks

» One of two caught after Dayne Braine had heard and seen three male calling and responding to each other. These are the only birds known to be photographed and ringed, being seen after 40 years (of war). The excursion was guided by Michael Mills.

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