5 thoughts on “Ring-necked Francolin (Scleroptila streptophora)”
Locally uncommon to fairly common. Well protected in strongholds at Akagera NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mburo NP, Murchison NP and Kidepo NP. Likely to be fairly common across much of northern Uganda between the latter two locations. Lost from Kenya, and perhaps most threatened in the vicinity of Lake Mburo where currently present in several areas outside park boundaries but which are being converted to agriculture fairly quickly. Repeat records from vicinity of Bigodi suggests that it can tolerate some low density farming but in high density farming areas such as western Kenya and south side of Mt Elgon it has long since disappeared. This species unquestionably benefits from, and is likely secure in, the network of protected areas on the east side of the Albertine Rift.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 12 February 2024. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 12 February 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Many thanks to J. Bradley for his comment. This information will be incorporated into the assessment, notably modifying the range and habitat descriptions, and modifying the map to exclude the majority of Kenya from its extant range with the exception of the small presence near the Mara North Conservancy (Kenya Bird Map 2023).
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 18 February 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in December 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 26 February 2024.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed. Ring-necked Francolin is recommended to be listed as Least Concern.
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2024.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2024 Red List categories will now be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
Locally uncommon to fairly common. Well protected in strongholds at Akagera NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mburo NP, Murchison NP and Kidepo NP. Likely to be fairly common across much of northern Uganda between the latter two locations. Lost from Kenya, and perhaps most threatened in the vicinity of Lake Mburo where currently present in several areas outside park boundaries but which are being converted to agriculture fairly quickly. Repeat records from vicinity of Bigodi suggests that it can tolerate some low density farming but in high density farming areas such as western Kenya and south side of Mt Elgon it has long since disappeared. This species unquestionably benefits from, and is likely secure in, the network of protected areas on the east side of the Albertine Rift.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 12 February 2024. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 12 February 2024, when discussions will re-open.
Preliminary proposal
Many thanks to J. Bradley for his comment. This information will be incorporated into the assessment, notably modifying the range and habitat descriptions, and modifying the map to exclude the majority of Kenya from its extant range with the exception of the small presence near the Mara North Conservancy (Kenya Bird Map 2023).
Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2024 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 18 February 2024, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2024 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in December 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a final decision on this species’ Red List status on this page on 26 February 2024.
Recommended categorisation to be put forward to IUCN
The final categorisation for this species has not changed. Ring-necked Francolin is recommended to be listed as Least Concern.
Many thanks for everyone who contributed to the 2024.1 GTB Forum process. The final 2024 Red List categories will now be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in October 2024, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.