Erckel`s Francolin (Pternistis erckelii)

Order: CHICKEN-LIKE BIRDS (GALLIFORMES ORDER)
Family: PHEASANTS, GROUSE AND RELATIVES (PHASIANIDAE)

Included in ABA Region.


The species was introduced to Hawaii big Island, originally from Africa, saw them in open space grass land outside preserves. Best time to see them is early morning and possibly before sunset. They are somewhat secretive, they will run fast once spotted, Best way to photograph them is from a car to stay hidden, .


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