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Swainson's Francolin - Camouflage
A pair of Swainson's Francolin visit a watering hole in Namibia. One can clearly see how the plumage blends in with the brownish grey sand and general surroundings. This bird can fly, but only for short distances (similar to the Guinea Fowl). Relying on its camouflage is the common tactic used to remain hidden. Secondly, it will feed and nest under heavy Acacia mellifera bush (thorn bush). The thorns and mass of entangled spiny branches protects its from scavengers and predators like Jackals and Eagles.
The Swainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family.
It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe this bird is called Chikwari
Swainson's francolin was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
