Latham's francolin explained

Latham's francolin (Peliperdix lathami) or the forest francolin, is a species of bird in the francolin group of the family Phasianidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Peliperdix.[1] [2] It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.

Notes and References

  1. Crowe. Timothy M.. Mandiwana-Neudani. Tshifhiwa G.. Donsker. David B.. Bowie. Rauri CK. Little. Robin M.. 2020-04-02. Resolving nomenclatural ‘confusion’ vis-à-vis Latham’s Francolin (Francolinus/Peliperdix/Afrocolinus lathami) and the ‘Red-tailed’ francolins (Francolinus/Ortygornis/Peliperdix spp.). Ostrich. 91. 2. 134–136. 10.2989/00306525.2020.1723140. 0030-6525.
  2. Web site: Taxonomic Updates – IOC World Bird List. 2021-07-14. en-US.

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