Gray-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra)

Gray-winged Francolin, a reference photo — Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/francesco_veronesi/ · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The grey-winged francolin (Scleroptila afra) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gray-winged Francolin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Scleroptila levaillantii
Scleroptila gutturalis
Scleroptila shelleyi
Campocolinus coqui
Nothoprocta perdicaria

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Genus: Scleroptila
Species: Scleroptila afra

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