Shelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. The species is named after Sir Edward Shelley, cousin of George Ernest Shelley. IOC 15.1 recognizes the following subspecies:
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Shelley's 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 gutturalis
- Scleroptila levaillantii
- Scleroptila afra
- Coturnix delegorguei
- Campocolinus coqui
- Colinus cristatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Genus
- Scleroptila
- Species
- Scleroptila shelleyi
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