Red-winged Francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii)

Red-winged Francolin, a reference photo — Photo: Alan Manson · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The red-winged francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red-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 shelleyi
Scleroptila gutturalis
Scleroptila afra
Campocolinus coqui

Classification

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

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