Jackson's francolin
'Francolinus/Pternistis jacksoni'
Swahili: Kwale-mlima
Best parks to see it: Aberdare, Mount Kenya
A mountain dweller, usually found in Aberdare and Mount Kenya above 8,200 ft (2,500 m), and less frequently in the Mau forest and Cherangani Hills. It can be seen at the edges of giant heath, bamboo and forest, and it is often found on mountain tracks and roads during rainy weather.
Jackson's francolin in Aberdare National Park. J.Y./Kenyalogy.com
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