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Crested Francolin
Ortygornis sephaena
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About
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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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jun 14, 2026肯亞奈羅比HVVG+GXObserver: ShainyView observation from Jun 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 11, 2026National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: ianjpooleView observation from Jun 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Dec 28, 2025Bomas, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Malick NdoyeView observation from Dec 28, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 29, 2025Nairobi KenyaObserver: druideaView observation from Oct 29, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 16, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: joseluisblazquezView observation from Oct 16, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 12, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenijaObserver: Rytis SkominasView observation from Sep 12, 2025 on iNaturalist