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Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies

Shelley's Francolin

Scleroptila shelleyi

Shelley's francolin 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:

  • S. s. uluensis
  • S. s. macarthuri
  • S. s. shelleyi

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