Ring-necked Francolin
Scleroptila streptophora
The ring-necked francolin is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Rarer than previously believed, it was uplisted from a species of Least Concern to Near Threatened status in the 2007 IUCN Red List. This status persisted until the most recent assessment on 8th July 2024, when it was returned to Least Concern.
- Scientific name
- Scleroptila streptophora
- Family
- Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
- IUCN status
- LC