Peliperdix
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| Peliperdix | |
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| White-throated Francolin | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Subfamily: | Perdicinae |
| Genus: | Peliperdix Bonaparte, 1856 |
| Species | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Francolinus | |
Peliperdix is a genus of birds in the francolin group of the partridge subfamily of the pheasant family. Its four species range through tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. The species are:[1]
- Latham's Francolin, Peliperdix lathami
- Coqui Francolin, Peliperdix coqui
- White-throated Francolin, Peliperdix albogularis
- Schlegel's Francolin, Peliperdix schlegelii
References
- ↑ Gill, F & D Donsker (Eds). (2013). "IOC World Bird List (v 3.5).". International Ornithologists’ Union. doi:10.14344/IOC.ML.3.5. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
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