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Erckel's Francolin

Erckel's Francolin - Adult

Photographer

» Bayou Elias

Location

» Muketuri

Country image taken

» Ethiopia

Date

» February, 2011

Equipment

» Nikon D40

Bird Species

»Pternistis erckelii - Erckel's Spurfowl

Bird Species (French)

»Francolin d'Erckel

Bird Family

»Phasianidae - Pheasants & Allies

Bird Group

»Galliformes Francolin, Guineafowl

Bird Status

» Least Concern

Remarks

» The only birds which are eaten in Ethiopia are the Francolins and Guineafowls, this bird was cought by the locals but after some negotiation with the locals then it was released to the wild.

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