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Crested francolin sounds

Dendroperdix sephaena

This page collects 2 free recordings of the Crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena).

Listen to the Crested francolin

Dendroperdix sephaena sephaena, roep, Kililene, a
0:33CC BY-SA 4.0by JMKWikimedia Commons
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Lybius torquatus torquatus, tweesang, Kililene, a
0:15CC BY-SA 4.0by JMKWikimedia Commons
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About the Crested francolin

The Crested francolin is a bird in the family Phasianidae (order Galliformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.

What does the Crested francolin sound like?

Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.

From Wikipedia

The crested francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southern Africa. One of its subspecies, Ortygornis sephaena rovuma, is sometimes considered a separate species, Kirk's francolin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Crested francolin sound like?

You can hear 2 recordings of the Crested francolin on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.

Is the Crested francolin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Crested francolin as “least concern”.

What family does the Crested francolin belong to?

The Crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena) belongs to the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes.

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